Twins notch up 20 top grades between them at GCSEs

Pupils at Portsmouth High School GDST were celebrating this morning after receiving their GCSE results; with almost half of all grades A*/9 and 94% grades A*-B equivalent.

Twins, Hettie and Molly, gained 20 top grades between them – with 11 x 9s, 4 x A*s, 2 8s and 3 x 7s. 

‘There was lots of dedication to revision,’ said Molly. ‘Support from friends and studying together to try and make it fun, was definitely a factor in getting today’s results. That, and lots of snacks,’ she added.  ‘I’m really excited about coming back for Sixth Form.  All the teachers know me and I’m looking forward to studying for A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Religious Studies.’

Twin sister, Hettie, will also be studying for A Levels alongside her sister in Biology and Chemistry and will add in Politics instead of RS.  ‘We mainly revised together,’ she said.  ‘But lots of revision with friends too and we have had amazing support from teachers.’

‘We are delighted, once again, to celebrate an exceptional set of GCSE results achieved by our pupils,’ said Head, Mrs Sarah Parker. ‘These successes are a testament to their commitment and perseverance, the outstanding support of our teaching staff, and the culture of ambition and hard work that is embedded throughout the school. They also reflect the confidence, leadership and academic excellence that can flourish in a girls-only educational environment, where every pupil is encouraged to fulfil her potential without limits.’