- Highest ever percentage of Grade 9s in the College’s history, with almost 40% of exam entries achieving the top grade
- More than half of all results awarded at Grades 9-8
- 66% of results at Grades 9-7, equivalent to the former A*-A grades
Brighton College Al Ain pupils are celebrating excellent GCSE results, achieving the highest percentage of Grade 9s in the College’s history.
Almost 40% of all exam entries this year were awarded the top Grade 9, making it the most common result. More than half of all the exams (53%) were awarded Grades 9-8, and 65% of results were at Grades 9-7, the equivalent of the former A*-A grades.
The College’s impressive overall value-added score of +0.4 further highlights the significant progress pupils have made, with each pupil’s performance exceeding internationally benchmarked expectations by almost half a grade in every subject.
Pupils excelled in a range of subjects. In Spanish, 80% achieved a Grade 9. In English and Biology, 68% of pupils achieved a Grade 9. In Chemistry, half of all pupils achieved a Grade 9.
Brighton College Al Ain pupils who achieved outstanding GCSE grades this year include:
Saisha Sanaka: 10 Grade 9s
Adam Ahmad 10 Grade 9s
Naisha Narad: 9 Grade 9s
Ibrahim Towobola: 9 Grade 9s and 1 A*
Lea Hennebelle: 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8
Alya Alkalbani: 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8
Hazel Kurten: 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8
Samar Robbana: 7 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 1 Grade 7
Fatima Towobola: 6 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s
Oliver Bromley-Hall, Head Master of Brighton College Al Ain, said: “We are incredibly proud of each of our pupils, not only for this fabulous set of results, but also for the young adults they are becoming. Each of our pupils has grown immensely here at the College, both academically and in character. I am thrilled to report that Brighton College Al Ain pupils have been awarded the highest percentage of Grade 9s in the College’s history. We rightly celebrate this achievement along with the incredible journey that our pupils have been on whilst studying for their GCSEs. Beyond the headline figures, there are inspirational stories of resilient and dedicated pupils, parents and teachers, for whom we are so grateful to have in our community.”
