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
In 2026, pupils achieved:
- 28% of all grades at grade 9
- 45% of grades at 9–8
- 64% of grades at 9–7
There were some exceptional individual performances, including pupils achieving ten grade 9s.
Results were particularly strong in a number of subjects. In Biology, 77% of grades were 9–8 and 100% were grade 7 or above, while in Physics, 77% were grades 9–8 and 92% were grade 7 or above.
Importantly, the Year 11 cohort outperformed their target grades overall, reflecting the progress pupils made alongside their academic achievement.
A Level Results
In 2026, students achieved:
- 61% grades A*-A
- 89% grades A*-B
The results were particularly impressive across a number of subjects. In Physics, 83% of grades were A*–A, while Further Mathematics achieved an extraordinary 100% A*.
The School is also celebrating the success of pupils who joined Leicester High specifically for Sixth Form. Among these students, an exceptional 78% of grades were A*–A and 90% were A*–B, demonstrating the impact that the School's small classes, individual support and ambitious Sixth Form environment can have.
University Progression
At A Level, Leicester High students progress to a wide range of competitive university courses in the UK and internationally.
In 2026
94.7% of students achieved their Firm choice
18 of the 19 students with a confirmed university destination went to their Firm choice.
57.9% progressed to a Russell Group university
11 of the 19 students with a confirmed destination secured a place at a Russell Group university.
90.9% of Medicine applicants received a Medicine offer
10 out of 11 students applying for Medicine received at least one Medicine offer.
Recent destinations include courses in:
- Medicine
- Law
- Architecture
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Medical Genetics
- Optometry
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Accounting and Finance
- Animal Science
- Criminology and Sociology
- Global Humanitarian Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Politics, Philosophy & Economics
These destinations reflect the breadth of ambition across our Sixth Form and the individual support pupils receive when planning their next steps.
Destinations 2026
| Subject | University |
|---|---|
| Medicine | Imperial College London |
| Computer Science | University of Warwick |
| Medicine | University of Aberdeen |
| Medicine | University of Leicester |
| Global Humanitarian Studies | UCL |
| Medicine | University of Leicester |
| Optometry | University of Bradford |
| Accounting and Finance | University of Leicester |
| Psychology | Loughborough University |
| Mathematics & Physics | University of Warwick |
| Law | University of Nottingham |
| Optometry | University of Leicester |
| Medicine | University of Sunderland |
| Medicine | King's College London |
| Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) | University of Leeds |
| Politics, Philosophy & Economics | University of Birmingham |
| Computer Science | University of Cambridge |
| Computer Science | University of Warwick |
| Medicine | Queen Mary University of London |
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. Leicester High has a strong record of GCSE achievement. In 2025, 52% of grades were 9–8 and 73% were 9–7. In 2026, pupils continued to achieve strong results, with 28% of all grades at the top grade 9, while the Year 11 cohort outperformed their target grades overall.
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.