Double Biology Success for Leicester High School for Girls

In the Biology Challenge, aimed at pupils aged 13 to 15, students achieved an impressive set of results:
🥇 1 Gold
🥈 2 Silver
🥉 4 Bronze
🎖️ 4 Highly Commended
🎖️ 4 Commended

Over 42,000 students from across the UK took part in this year’s competition, which tests not only curriculum knowledge but also the ability to think biologically in unfamiliar contexts. The results reflect the School’s commitment to sparking curiosity and deepening scientific understanding beyond the classroom.

Meanwhile, Year 12 pupils also excelled in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, a prestigious challenge for post-GCSE students. Out of a group of 15 pupils:
🥇 3 received Gold awards
🥈 1 received Silver
🥉 2 received Bronze
🎖️ 2 were Highly Commended

Mrs Helen Rai, Head of Biology at Leicester High, said:
"We are incredibly proud of our pupils’ performances across both competitions. These results reflect their enthusiasm for biology and the strength of teaching in our department. We’re especially pleased that so many students chose to participate and stretch themselves academically."

STEM subjects continue to thrive at Leicester High, with many pupils going on to pursue science-related courses and careers. The School’s focus on high-quality teaching, enrichment opportunities and academic challenge ensures pupils are well supported and inspired in their studies.