Stroud High School Sixth Form is celebrating another year of outstanding A Level success, cementing its position as one of the highest-performing state schools in the South West.
This year’s results saw 74% of grades at A–B, over 40% at A/A*, and nearly 40% of students securing AAB or higher.
Standout subject achievements included almost 25% of Biology grades at A*, over 50% of Chemistry at A/A*, 47% of Physics at A/A*, and 44% of Maths at A/A*. In French, a third of grades were at A*, while English saw over half at A/A*, including 20% at A*. Creative subjects excelled, with 100% of students in Fine Art, Graphics, Design Technology and Music achieving A–B*.
The Class of 2025 has also embraced opportunities beyond the classroom, from fieldwork at Auschwitz and the Ten Tors challenge to cultural exchanges in South Korea and Thailand, leading charity campaigns, producing Les Misérables, debating internationally, and supporting local primary schools.
Headteacher, Mark McShane, now in his 12th year leading the school, said: “I am absolutely thrilled with these results. They are a testament to the hard work, resilience, and ambition of our students, and to the dedication of our whole staff body. Most of all, they are an endorsement of a community built on positivity and opportunity. I am super proud of everyone involved ”
Head of Sixth Form Ria Patel added: “These results reflect the vibrancy of our Sixth Form community. Stroud High Sixth Form is a place where young people feel supported, inspired, and able to express themselves while striving to achieve their very best in their A Levels. It’s a positive, dynamic environment where students grow not just as students, but as confident, compassionate individuals ready to make their mark in the world.”
