GCSE Success Stories
Behind every grade and celebration, is an individual story of hard work, determination and ambition. We caught up with some of our GCSE students to find out about their achievements, and plans for the future.
GCSE Results 2024 (ID 1035)
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Ni’Mat Ali
Ni’Mat Ali
Ni’Mat Ali
Marner Primary School
Ni’Mat achieved an impressive 9999888888 in [Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Maths, RE & Spanish) Ni’Mat truly went above and beyond attaining an average of 2.6 grades above her target. She is living proof that you can achieve anything (and more), when you set your mind to it. Congratulations!
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Adaam Ali
Adaam Ali
Adaam Ali
Old Ford Primary School
Congratulations are in order to Adaam, who celebrates 9998877766 in {Maths, RE, French, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, English Literature, English Language & DT] – what an incredible achievement! All of us at Bow are very proud of Adaam, who comments “I am so grateful to my teachers for their ongoing support and commitment to getting me to where I am today. I hope to repeat my successes at Sixth Form and continue making myself, and those around me, proud of my achievements”.
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Laba Hossain
Laba Hossain
Laba Hossain
Solebay Primary School
At Bow School, our vision is to ensure every student is World and Career Ready, and one of the fundamental ways we achieve this is by striving for excellence in all that we do – in the standards of teaching, in how we nurture students, challenge them and encourage them to aspire towards their ambitions. Laba celebrates 9888888776 in [English Literature, English Language, History, Spanish, RE, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Art], but also averaging two grades above her target across the board. Congratulations Laba, we are so proud!
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Mehjabin Alam
Mehjabin Alam
Mehjabin Alam
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Having secured 9987776666 in Citizenship, RE, English Literature, English Language, Maths, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & History.
Mehjabin looks forward to embarking on her next chapter at college and has her sights set on an Oxbridge University to study Medicine. Praising her teachers for their support and help in achieving in her goals, she cites their high standards of teaching for keeping her motivated, the endless careers workshops and guidance which helped her to ascertain what she wants to do in the future and emphasis on wellbeing as well as the academics which fostered a positive learning environment.
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Ishaq Islam
Ishaq Islam
Ishaq Islam
Bygrove Primary School
Bygrove Primary School alumni Ishaq achieved a remarkable 9988877776 in his Maths, Physics, DT, English Literature, History, RE, Chemistry, Biology, French and English Language GCSEs. He looks forward to returning to the Bow Sixth Form in September to study Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics to continue his success at A Level, before embarking on a Mechanical Engineering degree at an Oxbridge university.
Of his Bow experience, he said “my teachers have truly helped me to achieve what I have today, putting in a great amount of effort and hard work and going above and beyond to offer interventions, support and supplying resources to help us to succeed. The teachers have a track record of helping students succeed, and there is a strong enrichment and careers programme which helps to prepare students for life after school by supporting our personal and academic development both in and beyond the classroom”.
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Ridouane Abdou
Ridouane Abdou
Ridouane Abdou
Bygrove Primary School
Ridouane achieved a fantastic set of GCSE results of 877777766 in Spanish, Drama, Ancient History, Maths, English Literature and Language, RE and Combined Science. With plans to attend college, Ridouane says the following: “There are so many great opportunities offered at Bow – I was lucky enough to audition for the National Youth Theatre and gain a spot which was fully funded by the school, take part in productions, belong to the School Council, participate in DebateMate, go on a fantastic trip to Spain and so much more! If you are looking for grand opportunities, a place to make your mark, have access to great experiences and be treated like an adult, Bow is the place for you”.
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Tasnia Tahia
Tasnia Tahia
Tasnia Tahia
Culloden Primary School
Tasnia proudly celebrates the achievement of 8888887777 in her Maths, RE, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, English Literature, English Language and Economics GCSEs. Tasnia plans to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths at sixth form and ambitions of studying Medicine at university.
“During my time at Bow, my teachers took the time to arrange experiences including guest speakers and visits and the opportunity to research different career sectors until I found the sector I wanted to progress into. The teachers truly take the time to provide the best support, materials and resources and I would recommend the school to anyone who wants to be challenged to achieve”.
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Sarah Mahbub-Ur Rahman
Sarah Mahbub-Ur Rahman
Sarah Mahbub-Ur Rahman
Woolmore Primary School
Woolmore Primary School graduate Sarah proudly celebrates the achievement of 877776663 in her GCSE examinations and has ambitions of pursuing Economics at university, but before that, she will study English Literature, Economics and Psychology at sixth form. She credits the teachers and the student experience for her success: “The teachers here at Bow are incredibly hard working and have our best interests at heart. They are dedicated to motivating us and ensuring we are World and Career Ready, always wanting us to achieve more, both in the classroom and beyond it”.
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Sara Riya Haque
Sara Riya Haque
Sara Riya Haque
St Lukes CofE Primary School
Praising her teachers, the personal development programme and the school culture for instilling self-confidence and motivation, Sarah Riyah is thrilled with her results of 765555543. With plans to study Applied Science and Psychology at Mulberry UTC, she comments that it is her teachers’ passion for their subject that makes Bow unique, recalling her Art lessons as the highlight of her five years at Bow!
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Samarin Al
Samarin Al
Samarin Al
Stebon Primary School
Samarin achieved 10 GCSEs including 7776666555, and with these under his belt, he is well placed to progress on to a career and university degree in the sciences, which is exactly what he plans to do. Samarin was a pupil at Stebon Primary School and plans to stay on at Bow Sixth Form, where he looks forward to taking advantage of the careers guidance, exposure to different sectors, guest speakers and mentoring programmes as he ascertains his plans for the future.
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Sabbir Ahmed
Sabbir Ahmed
Sabbir Ahmed
Marner Primary School
Bow School’s highest achiever Sabbir achieved a truly impressive set of results 9999999998 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Language, English Literature, History, RE, Business Studies, Geography and Maths, and hopes to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, before progressing on to a career in Medicine or Microbiology.
Sabbir speaks highly of the supportive staff, after school interventions and careers education alongside the resources and advice given, regarding exam preparation, future pathways and careers: “My whole time at Bow has been a highlight, it would be hard to pick one. I am so grateful to my teachers for the interventions and support outside of school hours and working 1:1 with me, it was like having a mentor. Not only that, but the enrichment programme, careers days and fairs, personal development days and opportunities including work experience, taster days and open days have been incredible. The network of ambitious and supportive staff and teachers at Bow is unlike anything else”.
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Faiza Rahman
Faiza Rahman
Faiza Rahman
Culloden Primary School
Having secured 9877776555 in her GCSEs, Faiza looks forward to returning to Bow Sixth Form in September and working towards her ambition of studying Medicine at university in 2026. She would recommend Bow School because “it is very diverse and supportive; it truly is a community. Everyone is seen as an equal, with equal access to a range of great opportunities – on top of that, the teachers are fantastic, and resources are great. I’ve made lifelong friendships here and kickstarted my future”.
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Jaffar Jeylaani
Jaffar Jeylaani
Jaffar Jeylaani
Marner Primary School
Marner Primary School alumni and Bow School Prefect Jaffar is excited to be continuing his educational journey at the Bow Sixth Form, where he will study Maths, Biology and Chemistry A Levels, after securing impressive grades of 776666555 in DT, Geography, English Language, Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, English literature, RE and PE. He spoke highly of his teachers, praising their efforts in providing resources and materials which helped him to revise and the support network, which taught him the importance of positive wellbeing and managing the work life balance, which he acknowledges will help him in the future.
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Masuma Uddin
Masuma Uddin
Masuma Uddin
Marner Primary School
Boasting an impressive portfolio of 9988777776, Masuma praises her teachers for their efforts both in class and outside of it, in helping her achieve her goals: “my teachers provided me with so much educational support, resources and advice, including interventions outside of school hours, in helping me secure these grades. Not only that, but the friends made here are life-long, it is an incredible learning environment and a great place to flourish and grow”. We look forward to welcoming her back in September at Sixth Form, to study Computing, Maths and Chemistry.
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Taybah Aziz
Taybah Aziz
Taybah Aziz
Culloden Primary School
Culloden Primary School alumni Taybar achieved an impressive set of results: 998888887 in DT, French, Geography, English Language, English Literature, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Taybar will be moving on to college, to study Biology, Chrmistry and Maths, with plans to read Dentistry at university and says this of her Bow experience: “there are so many great opportunities at Bow School – additional courses, competitions, careers advice, trips, visits, extra-curricular activities and so much more, to help us stand out. Not only this, it is a strong community, where teachers are supportive and encouraging, and will work just as hard as you do to help you achieve your goals”.
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Adeeb Rahman
Adeeb Rahman
Adeeb Rahman
Old Palace Primary School
Adeeb attended Old Palace Primary School and celebrates attaining an impressive 88876665 in his GCSE results. With plans to attend Bow Sixth Form to study Computer Science, Maths and Government and Politics, he advises younger students to start their revision early and take advantage of all of the resources and tips supplied by teachers.
“I am so proud of what I have achieved today. Not long ago I sat my mocks and received a Grade 4, and today I am celebrating an 8 in the same subject, doubling my efforts! It is a testament to not only my hard work but my teachers too, they boosted my confidence, developed my skill set and never underestimated me, inspiring me to achieve more, and I did it!”
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Ilhan Moge
Ilhan Moge
Ilhan Moge
Stebon Primary School
Ilhan attended Stebon Primary School, and proudly celebrates incredible results of two Grade 9s in English Literature and History, three Grade 8s in Biology, Chemistry and French, a 7 and Distinction in English Literature and 6s in Maths, History and Physics.
With ambitions to study Medicine at UCL, Ilham will first study Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at A Level, with offers from Bow Sixth Form, St Pauls and NCS. Praising the school, Ilhan states: “Bow School is a truly diverse, encouraging and positive learning environment. Lessons are productive and engaging, where learning is tailored for all – different styles to suit how you learn. Help is provided when you ask for it, but we are encouraged to be independent and careers workshops, guest speakers and interview preparation help us to prepare for life after school”.
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Sahiba Firuj
Sahiba Firuj
Sahiba Firuj
Marner Primary School
Celebrating Grade 9s in Chemistry, Spanish, History Citizenship and RE and Grade 8s in English Language, Physics, Biology and Maths, Head Girl Sahiba praises her teachers for their support and encouragement, allowing her to grasp a deeper understanding of the subject as a result of their expert teaching.
With plans to study Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Maths at Bow Sixth Form and Medicine at either Kings or Queen Mary University London, she recommends the school for going above and beyond in achieving its vision, of creating a generation of World and Career Ready leaders. That, and her teachers for always uplifting her, and making lifelong friendships and connections.
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Ruhama Ali
Ruhama Ali
Ruhama Ali
Old Ford Primary School
Ruhama is thrilled with her results, including 98887765 in Business Studies, RE, History, English Literature, English Language, Spanish, Combined Science and Maths. With an invested passion in the eco-sector, she hopes to embark on a career in the field, but her first stop is sixth form in September, to study Economics, Sociology and Psychology.
“The schools’ vision – to be World and Career Ready – is at the forefront of all that they do. Guest speakers and assemblies, practical experiences and trips to inspirational workshops and lively discussions, I truly know that it has been achieved in me. The teachers are always willing to go above and beyond, and the last two years have been incredible, it has been so exciting to be challenged, to focus on subjects that will help me in the future and feel like a community, all of us working together to achieve our every best”.
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Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam
Old Palace Primary School
“All of my teachers during my GCSEs were approachable, supportive and excellent at teaching their subject – all lessons have been so engaging and have sparked a deeper interest of the subject, which is why I am returning to the Bow Sixth Form in September to study Economics, History and Government and Politics. I am so proud to have achieved 8876665554 in my GCSE’s and can’t wait to return in September– the teachers know me, and my learning styles and I have built strong relationships with them”.