With more than two thirds of A-level grades being A and a 100 per cent pass rate at GCSE, Malvern St James Girls’ School has started the autumn term on a high.

As one of the top 25 independent girls’ schools in the country, the school is delighted with its recent success. Headmistress Mrs Rosalind Hayes said: "We are extremely proud of the dedication, hard work and commitment of all of the girls and the staff.

“We are delighted by every individual success and are particularly proud that more than 64 per cent of all A-level grades gained this year were As.”

With an exciting and full calendar of events ahead, the girls are prepared for another successful year full of opportunity both inside and out of the classroom. The term kicked off with a concert with the Malvern Big Band and also an appearance of the MSJ Singers alongside nationally renowned actresses in the play Survivorship – To Cancer and Beyond, written by Monica Price for Macmillan Cancer Support. The school is now accepting applications for 2010 entry and extends a warm invitation to all parents and daughters to visit.

For more information on MSJ and events taking place at the school, call the registrar on 01684 584624 or visit the website at malvernstjames.co.uk.