"Some of my favourite things about St Nicholas' have been the wide range of extra curricular opportunities—such as the science clubs, school productions, music and sport, which have allowed me to find many new interests—and the passionate and supportive teachers."
Academic Results
Below are the GCSE results for St Nicholas' School from the past few years.
2024
- Half of all GCSE grades were 7-9.
- 100% of pupils passed science GCSEs, with 67% of all grades at 7 or above.
In Physics, nearly 50% gained a grade 8 or above; in Chemistry, 68% of pupils gained a grade 7 or above and in Biology 71% of pupils gained a 7 or above. - In English Language and Mathematics, 38% of pupils gained grade 7 or above, with a 97% pass rate. In English Literature, 56% gained a grade 7 or above.
- 100% of pupils who took GCSE History gained a grade 6 or above with 88% gaining an 8 or 9.
- 83% of all grades in Classical Civilisation and Latin were grade 8 or above.
- 75% of Geography grades were 7 or above.
- This year there were language GCSEs taken in French, Spanish and Mandarin, with 53% of grades being 7 or above.
We are immensely proud of our GCSE pupils and all they have achieved. Their personal academic successes, alongside their dedication, resilience and positivity are to be commended.
A few of our pupils have shared their reflections, sixth form destinations and future aspirations.
"Some of my favourite things about St Nicholas' have been the options available to me, such as music, the school plays and the house events. I loved working with the younger pupils and also having the opportunity to be a head girl. The apple crumble was delicious as well!"
"What I loved most about St Nicholas' is the strong sense of community and that everyone supports each other, it is a wonderful place for us to learn and grow. Our teachers are always there when we need them and they truly care about our personal development."
"The environment at St Nicholas' is caring and compassionate. There is always someone willing to help, whether it is academic or pastoral-related. All the teachers and girls are lovely."
"I loved the encouraging environment of St Nicholas' and the amount of preparation for the GCSE exams."
"I loved the sense of community amongst the girls at St Nicholas' and the friendships made. As well as the support we got from teachers both in and out of lessons."
"I loved the opportunities St Nicholas’ gave me in all of the subjects, but particularly in sports."
"I loved the small classes and my close group of friends. The teachers were always helpful and encouraging us to do our best. I loved the wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom, from music to acting to DofE and all the school trips."
2023
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25% of pupils gained 5 or more GCSEs at grades 8 and 9.
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Almost a third of pupils achieved 10 GCSEs all at the highest grades (7, 8 and 9).
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100% of pupils who took 3 separate sciences passed them all at grade 4 or above.
39% of pupils got grade 7 or above in all three sciences. -
100% of pupils who took GCSE in History and Geography passed with grades 5 and above.
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100% of pupils passed GCSE French, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese.
48% of pupils gained a grade 8 or 9. -
94% of our pupils gained GCSE English Language, English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above.
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41% of all GCSEs were awarded grades 7-9.
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In Year 10, 97% of pupils got a grade 4 or above in Statistics GCSE and nearly a third were awarded a 7 and above.
2022
- 100% of pupils entered for 3 separate sciences, passing them all at grade 5 or above
- 92% of pupils passed Mathematics and English Language at grades 9 - 4
- 92% of pupils achieved 5 or more subjects at grades 9 - 4
- 74% of girls passed English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science and a language
- 62% of all pupils gained at least one grade 8 or 9
- 50% of all GCSEs taken were awarded a grade 9 - 7
2021
- 100% of students gained GCSE Mathematics, English Language, English Literature and either 3 separate Sciences or the dual award in Science
- 100% of our pupils achieved 7 or more subjects at A*-C (9-4)
2020
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100% of our pupils gained GCSE English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science and a language.
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100% achieved 5 or more subjects A* - C / 9 - 4
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57% of the subjects were awarded grade 9 - 7 / A*- A.
2019
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THE BEST SCHOOL IN HAMPSHIRE FOR GCSE RESULTS
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100% of girls passed English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science and a language
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100% of pupils gained 8 or more passes at grade 5 or above (A*-C)
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63% of all GCSEs taken (300+) were awarded a grade 9-7 and 84% of all pupils gained at least one grade 8 or 9
2018
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100% of students passed Mathematics, English Language, English Literature and a Science
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100% of our pupils achieved 5 or more subjects at A*-C (9-4)
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51% of the grades achieved by candidates were at A* and A (9-7)
2017
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100% of students passed Mathematics, English and Science
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94% of pupils achieved 5 or more subjects at A*-C (9-4)
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Almost half the grades achieved by candidates were at A* and A (9-7)
2016
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100% of students passed Mathematics and English
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91% of students passed Mathematics, English and Science
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97% of pupils achieved 5 or more subjects at A*- C
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Almost half the grades achieved by candidates were at A* and A
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.