Brighton College Abu Dhabi is celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results, with the top Grade 9 the most commonly awarded grade and more than half of all results at Grades 9-8, equivalent to A*.
This year, pupils achieved exceptional outcomes: 30% of all GCSEs were awarded the top Grade 9, contributing to 54% of results at Grades 9-8, 72% of Grades 9-7, 87% at Grades 9-6, and 96% at Grades 9-5.
Success was achieved across a wide range of subjects. Nearly three-quarters of grades in the separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) were at Grades9-8. In Further Mathematics, 91% of grades were 9-8, while in Geography,more than three-quarters of pupils achieved Grades 9-8. In addition, 13 pupils secured a full set of Grades 9-8 (equivalent to all A*).
Two pupils achieved a clean sweep of Grade 9s, including:
Vivasvan Kaushik: 10 Grade 9s
Aryaa Sahoo: 10 Grade 9s
Other notable achievements include:
Nahed Bdewi: 10Grade 9s and 1Grade 7
Utsaah Arpit Palan: 9 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s
Kacia Shiya Huang: 9 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8
Jongchan Lee: 9Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8
Katelyn Shiqi Huang: 9 Grade 9s and 1Grade 7
Commenting on these remarkable achievements, Barney Durrant, Head Master at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, said:“With 54% of all Brighton College Abu Dhabi grades being A* (8-9), our pupils can be incredibly proud of their achievements. Throughout the GCSE years, they showed high levels of dedication and commitment, and took great advantage of the support sessions, clinics and revision guidance that our staff provided. The College is delighted with their results and very much look forward to welcoming them back to begin their A Level studies next week.”
Jennifer Walters, Head of Senior School at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, said: “This summer our pupils have achieved wonderful GCSE results. Their outcomes are a consequence of the pupils’ own determination to succeed coupled with the curiosity fostered by dedicated teachers. Our pupils received exceptional academic support and inspiration from their teachers who look forward to welcoming the cohort back next week.
In addition to academic accomplishments, Brighton College Abu Dhabi is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with essential skills for the future. Pupils have consistently demonstrated outstanding character, resilience, and community involvement, making positive contributions both inside and outside the classroom, all of which is equally celebrated by our teachers.”
