Exam Results and Destinations
At Leicester High School for Girls, pupils achieve strong academic outcomes and progress to a wide range of university courses and future pathways.
Our small class sizes, individual support and ambitious teaching help pupils build the knowledge, confidence and independence they need for GCSEs, A Levels and life beyond school.
GCSE Results
Leicester High School for Girls has achieved some of the strongest GCSE results in Leicestershire and Rutland.
In 2025, students achieved:
- 52% grades 9–8
- 73% grades 9–7
Students performed strongly across a broad range of subjects, including Mathematics, the Sciences, Computer Science, humanities, languages and the arts.
A Level Results and University Progression
At A Level, Leicester High students progress to a wide range of competitive university courses in the UK and internationally.
Recent destinations include courses in:
- Medicine
- Law
- Architecture
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Medical Genetics
- Optometry
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Accounting and Finance
- Animal Science
- Criminology and Sociology
These destinations reflect the breadth of ambition across our Sixth Form and the individual support pupils receive when planning their next steps.
Destinations 2025
| Subject | University |
|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | University of Coventry |
| Medical Science | Anglia Ruskin University |
| Architecture | Loughborough University |
| Mathematics | University of Warwick |
| Computer Science | University of Birmingham |
| Animal Science | University of Nottingham |
| Medical Physiology | University of Leicester |
| Law LLB | Aston University, Birmingham |
| Law LLB | City, University of London |
| Criminology and Sociology | Swansea University |
| Psychology | University of Nottingham |
| Psychology | University of Birmingham |
| Accounting and Finance | Nottingham Trent University |
| Medical Genetics | University of Leicester |
| Law | University of Leicester |
| Optometry | Aston University, Birmingham |
| Optometry | University of Manchester |
| Medicine | Bulgaria |
Support for Next Steps
Sixth Form students receive guidance and support throughout the university application process, including help with course choices, personal statements, interview preparation and applications for competitive courses.
Our aim is for every student to leave Leicester High with confidence in her next step and a clear sense of what she can achieve.
Frequently asked questions
Are Leicester High School for Girls’ GCSE results strong?
Yes. In 2025, students achieved 52% grades 9–8 and 73% grades 9–7, placing Leicester High among the strongest-performing schools in Leicestershire and Rutland.
What university courses do Leicester High students progress to?
Recent students have progressed to a wide range of courses, including Medicine, Law, Architecture, Mathematics, Computer Science, Optometry, Psychology and Medical Genetics.
Does Leicester High support university applications?
Yes. Sixth Form students receive support with university choices, personal statements, interview preparation and applications for competitive courses.
Does Leicester High prepare students for STEM courses?
Yes. Students progress to STEM-related courses including Medicine, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medical Genetics, Medical Science, Optometry, Physiotherapy and Animal Science.