20 Aug 2026
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) is celebrating record-breaking GCSE results, with the Class of 2026 achieving the highest proportion of Grades 8-9 in the school’s history.
All students delivered exceptional outcomes, with 46% of all grades awarded at grade 9 (the highest possible grade) and 74% at grades 8-9, both new school records. An impressive 90% of all grades were awarded 7-9, underlining the outstanding academic achievement of this year’s students.
Head of STAHS Ann Massey said: “We are immensely proud of this exceptional year group. These results reflect their outstanding academic achievement, and also the determination, resilience and enthusiasm with which our students approach every opportunity.
“To achieve our highest-ever proportion of Grade 8-9s is a remarkable accomplishment. Behind every result lies years of hard work from our students, supported by dedicated teachers and families who have encouraged them every step of the way.
“Today’s results are an important milestone but at STAHS, our philosophy is to Teach to 25; preparing not just for exams, but for the decade ahead. We celebrate these results as the beginning of many exciting futures and look forward to seeing what the girls achieve in Sixth Form and beyond.”
