Students and staff at Plymouth High School for Girls are celebrating a fantastic set of A Level grades as the school turns 150 years old.

A Level outcomes continued to excel at the high school with over half of all grades at A* to B, 78% of all grades at A* to C and the school achieved a 98% overall pass rate. Teachers expressed their well wishes for students who now go on to start the next stage of their life journey.

Plymouth High saw particular success in subjects including German, Politics and Media where 100% of all grades were A* to C and in English Literature, Art and Core Mathematics where more than 65% of all grades were at B or above.

Whilst we are proud of all our students, there are some standout individual achievements. These include:
•    Agatha G achieved 4 A grades and is deciding on her next steps.
•    Charlotte B achieved 3 A* grades and is going to Kings College London to study Political Economy
•    Taliah CP achieved 2 A* grades and 2 A grades and is planning on taking a gap year.
•    Izzy C achieved an A* and 2 A grades and is looking forward to going to Cardiff University to read Law
•    Lola S achieved 4 A grades and is holding place at Cardiff University to read Psychology.

Simon Underdown, Headteacher at Plymouth High School said:
“We are so proud of what our students have achieved in our school’s 150th year. They have been rewarded for their exceptional motivation, determination, and resilience throughout the course of their studies.

“I also want to express my gratitude to our wonderful school staff who have worked so hard to help our young people prepare for their examinations. My thanks also to our students’ parents who play an invaluable role in supporting their children to achieve their very best.

“Each year our students move onto a range of exciting challenges and whether it be university, further education, apprenticeships, employment or a gap year, we have every confidence they will achieve remarkable success embracing our motto, ‘for life not school we learn’.”

Jay Davenport, Regional Director at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, said:
“These results are testament to the hard work of the students and the support that they receive at home from their parents/carers. I would also like to recognise the incredible work of the Plymouth High School for Girls teachers and leaders in the schools' 150th year. 

“We are proud that together, we are transforming life chances, through the collective effort that has contributed to these successes."
 

Plymouth High School for Girls hosted their sports awards evening this week, celebrating the students sporting success over the past year.

The results are in! For the first time, Year 12 students took part in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge against 12,968 students from across the country. Our 12 challengers achieved 5 copper awards (bronze equivalent), 1 silver award, and a gold award - putting our students roughly in the top 10% of students entered, with the other 5 students receiving participation awards. Well done Year 12!

On Tuesday 16th July, students (and staff) at PHSG competed in the legendary and highly anticipated school sports day. With Sports Captains at the ready, athletes train throughout the year as the Houses compete against each other to win certificates, trophies and all important House points.

As part of PHSG’s preparation for this week’s General Election, members of our Sixth Form helped raise awareness and engagement by hosting a debate, taking on the roles of spokesperson for each of the main political parties. With a large audience taking up much of the Newman Hall, students from all year groups had an opportunity to put questions to the parties regarding a broad range of issues ranging from tuition fees and mental health to transgender rights and Gaza in what proved to be, at times, a very lively and enlightening debate.

We are delighted to celebrate Lilia's (10K) achievement in being awarded as the cadet of the year for 2024, at her B Company, Army Cadets, Mutey Barracks.