Outstanding A-level results mark the next chapter in a 150-year tradition of empowering young women to shape their futures.
40% of results A*
73% of results A*- A
87% of results A*- B
43% of the year achieved 2 A*or more
But it’s not just about statistics.
Founded in 1875, Oxford High School has a long tradition of encouraging young women to think independently, pursue their ambitions and shape the world around them.
Young women such as Nora, heading to Cambridge to read French and Spanish (A*A*A), an exceptional example of a student who has already contributed to society; her extended research topic on violence against women was so compelling that it was submitted to Parliament’s Select Committee on gender based violence. Lexi (A*A*A*A) is heading to Leeds to read French and Linguistics as the programme there was so appealing (she had chosen Oxford as her insurance offer). During October 2025, she organised and led OHS’s first Linguistics conference, which featured leading academics and was attended by over 1200 students from 75 schools. Alongside them is Katherine (A* A* A* A*), who only started Greek in Year 12, and is going to Oxford to read Classics with German, Greek, History and Latin.
Students excelled both in and out of the classroom, such as Caoimhe (A* A* A*), who was the lead in the School’s 150th Year production of ‘Les Misérables’, and is heading off to Cambridge to read History. Emily, currently the 2026 Under 19 British and English Junior Squash Champion, will be off to the USA and continuing her competitive Squash career.
Reflecting the school’s ethos in helping every girl find and pursue her own path, this year’s leavers are progressing to study a range of subjects from Medicine, Mathematics and Engineering to English, History, Palaeontology & Evolution and Theatre Production at top institutions.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) remains a standout strength at OHS, with 35% of students progressing to Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering and Computer Science.
As the school celebrates its 150th anniversary, today’s students also join a distinguished community of Oxford High alumnae who have gone on to deliver significant contributions across the fields of business, science, academia, culture and in public life.
Catherine (A*A*A A) takes up her Organ scholarship at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, following in the footsteps of Anna Lapwood, the organ virtuoso. Ka Sin is heading to Edinburgh to study Computational Physics inspired by Professor Samaya Nissanke, leading astrophysicist.
Marina Gardiner Legge, Head of Oxford High School GDST, said:
“Celebrating our 150th anniversary gives this year’s A-level results a particular significance. For generations, Oxford High students have combined academic ambition with the confidence to think independently and pursue the things that matter to them.
I am so proud of what this year’s students have achieved, but just as importantly, I am really excited about what comes next. They are now pioneers for the next 150 years of Oxford High; women boldly pursuing their ambitions and shaping the world for the benefit of others.”
These results come during a landmark year for Oxford High School, as it celebrates 150 years of educating girls in Oxford and looks forward to the future.
During this anniversary year, the school will be welcoming visitors on 26th September to explore and find out more.
