Ark Greenwich Free School Students Excel in GCSEs
Students at Ark Greenwich Free School have once again excelled in their GCSE examinations with outcomes set to be amongst the very highest in the UK.
Highlights include:
- 93% of students passed both English and Maths.
- 50% of Grades Achieved were in the highest 7+ category (legacy grade A)
Over 50% of grades achieved in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Music, RS, Photography, French, Polish, and English Literature were at grade 7 or above. - 100% of students achieved grades 9-4 in Biology, Music, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, French, Drama, and PE.
- 99% achieved grades 9-4 in English Literature, with 50% securing grades 9-7.
- 98% achieved grades 9-4 in Geography, with 49% achieving 9-7.
- 95% achieved grades 9-4 in RS.
- 93% achieved grades 9-4 in Spanish.
- 94% achieved 9-4 in Maths, with 49% achieving grades 9-7.
- 95% of students in Computer Science and Triple Science secured grades 9-7.
Every child studied GCSE qualifications—no equivalencies, no vocational alternatives. Our commitment to academic rigour is evident in the fact that 73% of our children studied the Ebacc set of qualifications, compared to just 39% nationally.
Celebrating Individual Successes
- Amy Loison: Exemplifying dedication and academic brilliance, Amy secured an outstanding 12 grade 9s. She conducted herself by the mantra “"Academic success doesn't start tomorrow. It starts today. We must believe in ourselves." She has been recommended for the esteemed Excellence Award.
- Thea Jagodic South: With an unwavering commitment, Thea achieved 10 grade 9s and 1 grade 7. Thea recognised the value of self discipline and commented that “motivation will only get you so far so self discipline is key. Structure your time wisely and hold yourself accountable for your studies.”
- Stephanie Mason: Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, Stephanie achieved 8 grade 9s . This is an excellent achievement that we knew she would attain as her belief is “it is the hard work that we put in every day that determines your final grades, never lose sight of this. Things do not always go to plan but trust the process. Be resilient and bounce back quickly.”
- John Adejumo: Earned 8 grade 8s and 1 grade 9. John’s philosophy of “make sure you work hard everyday and have confidence in yourself. The main person you have to beat is the person you were yesterday” certainly paid dividends.
- Armand Metushi: Achieved 5 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s. Armand felt the key to his success was his revision strategy. He proclaimed that “Revision is the key to success. Make a timetable and stick to it. Tackle the more challenging topics first and build in time for breaks. “
- Mona Oni: Secured 2 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s, and has been recommended for the esteemed Endeavour Award. We are immensely proud of her achievements which stem from her reflective nature. When reflecting on her studies, she said “Failure is not final, it is our most crucial learning opportunity. If things are not going as you want, work harder and push yourself.”
Ark Greenwich Free School’s Head of School, Tehrim Valibhai, said: “These results are nothing short of exceptional. The outcomes are a testament to the dedication of our scholars, the commitment of our staff, and the trust our parents have placed in us.
At Ark Greenwich Free School, we don’t just prepare our scholars for exams—we prepare them for life. While we are immensely proud of these academic achievements, what matters most is the young people our students have become. They walk away not just with strong grades, but with real character, ready to take on the next phase of their education. They are capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with anyone they meet and are well placed to achieve their dreams for the future.”
