A-Level results 2024: St Margaret's gets 50 per cent A*/A

At independent day and boarding school St Margaret’s, in Merry Hill Road, 75 per cent of all grades were A* to B and 50 per cent were A* to A.

Headteacher Lara Péchard said: “It has been another busy and challenging year for our year 13 cohort, but as usual, they have risen to those challenges with resilience, courage and a focused approach to their studies.

Headteacher Lara Péchard. (Image: St Margaret's School)

Isra. (Image: St Margaret's School)

“This year we have seen students excel in their A-Level results, with many securing top grades and that is testament to their determination and positive work ethic.

“It has been a privilege to support this year’s cohort with their future pathways and we wish them every success for the future.”

Freya, Safiya, and Mahima. (Image: St Margaret's School and pupils.)

Back in February Safiya and Mahima visited The UK Health Security Agency for a two day laboratory workshop. Today they have both accepted a place at King's College to study Biochemistry. Congratulations to you both, we are so pleased you are one step closer to the dream career! pic.twitter.com/dqC0GemTaR

— St Margaret's School (@StMargsBushey) August 15, 2024

Particular students picked out for praise were Safiya, who achieved A*A*A* and will be studying biochemistry at King’s College London, Mahima, who also will be studying biochemistry at King’s after achieving A*AA, Aashi, who will be studying psychology at the University of Southampton with A*A*A* grades, Isra, who achieved A*A*A and will be studying medicine at the University of Bristol, and Sophia, who will go to UCL to study economics after receiving A*AA.

Aashi. (Image: St Margaret's School)

The school says it is bidding “a fond farewell” to its outgoing year 13s, with 72 per cent having secured a place at their first-choice setting.