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News15th August 2024

Ark graduates celebrate exceptional A level and BTEC achievements

Students from Ark sixth forms secure places at top universities
Ark AcademyArk Acton AcademyArk Alexandra AcademyArk Bolingbroke AcademyArk Burlington Danes AcademyArk Elvin AcademyArk Globe AcademyArk Isaac Newton AcademyArk John Keats AcademyArk King Solomon AcademyArk Pioneer AcademyArk Putney AcademyArk St Alban’s AcademyArk Walworth Academy
Students celebrating results at Ark Globe Academy

Hundreds of Ark graduates are celebrating today after securing places at top universities and prestigious degree apprenticeships.

Across our network of schools, 80 percent of all A level grades were A* to C (up three percentage points on 2023). This is four percentage points higher than the national average.

Ark students also performed well in their A level-equivalent BTEC qualifications, with 41 percent achieving distinctions graded D*DD or higher (two percentage points up on last year). Overall, 76 percent achieved A* to C or equivalent in all three of their subjects.

Jerry Collins, Director of Secondary said, “Our schools’ consistently high performance reflects our commitment to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment. Our teachers and staff ensure that young people have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their academic pursuits and future careers. Congratulations to all our Year 13 students – we wish them well as they pursue the next chapter of their lives.”

There are many inspiring stories of individual success across the network.

Here are just a few who are celebrating today.

Diamond

Ark Academy

Diamond Nader, Head Boy at Ark Academy, arrived in the UK in Year 11 as an asylum seeker and was only able to sit five GCSEs at college. He excelled in sixth form and achieved AAB in chemistry, maths and biology to secure a place at Queen Mary’s London to study chemistry. He is a Marshall Wace bursary recipient.

Aryan

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Aryan Tathgar will be attending Cambridge to study History. He achieved A*AA in English, History and Politics. Aryan said, “I am extremely happy with my results as I put in a lot of hard work and had excellent support from the school, I’m glad to see it has paid off and I am on my way to Cambridge.”

Mario

Ark Globe Academy

Mario Manuel Mendes Godinho will be going to the University of Cambridge to study Land Economy. Mario achieved A*AA in Mathematics, Economics and Spanish.

Andi

Ark Burlington Danes Academy

Andi Duka, 18, will start an apprenticeship with Bloomberg after achieving A levels in Economics, History and Maths. Andi’s parents moved to the UK as refugees, fleeing the war in Kosovo. Andi is the Head Boy at Ark Burlington Danes and is the recipient of an Urbanest bursary. Andi said, “I look forward to the challenge ahead. I will definitely come back to Ark Burlington Danes to continue to show my support to the community. Thank you, Ark Burlington Danes, for the opportunities you have given me!”

Lucia

Ark Alexandra Academy

Lucia Messett (18) is going to study Psychology at the University of Exeter after achieving A* A* A in Dance, Psychology, and Mathematics.

Iqra

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Iqra Taher will be attending Oxford to study Maths. She achieved A* A* A*A*n Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics and is also the recipient of the Marshall Wace bursary. Iqra said, “Going to Oxford has been a conscious goal for me since I was nine years old. Seeing the results of seven years’ hard work gives me both a huge sense of relief and euphoria. The past two years have been difficult, however, as strenuous as it was, I can see how much I have grown through this as a person. I could never have done this without the constant support from my loving parents, the dedicated Sixth Form team and the enormous efforts of my teachers – I can’t thank them enough.”

Suzanne

Ark Elvin Academy

Suzanne Musa had no formal UK education, having lived in Iraq and arrived in the UK at the start of Year 12. Despite this, she has worked exceptionally hard to achieve her predicted grades of D*DD. She has the long-term goal of becoming a doctor, with her passion being sparked after witnessing her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer. She has completed her Duke of Edinburgh award, been involved at the school’s Community Kitchen initiative and participated in the Future Leaders Programme.

Suzanne said, ‘All the staff at Elvin have helped me achieve more than I thought I could. When I arrived, I didn’t know that much English, and I didn’t understand the UK school system. When I couldn’t believe in myself, the staff at Elvin did. This gave me the confidence I needed to be successful. Whenever I saw an opportunity, I took it because I wanted the chance to experience as much as possible.”

Aamina

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Aamina Thava will be attending Oxford to study English. She achieved A*AA in English, Economics and History. Aamina said, “Receiving a place at Oxford is a milestone that I am incredibly proud of especially after the amount of effort that I have put in over the past two years. It is a pathway I would never have thought about without the support of my teachers. Their encouragement gave me the confidence to apply and succeed and I am deeply grateful for the way it has changed my life.”

Jacob

Ark Alexandra Academy

Jacob Lovell (18) achieved D* D* D* in BTEC Business and is going to study Football Coaching and Management at UCFB Wembley.

Sarah

Ark Academy

Sarah Khair is heading to Cambridge to study Natural Sciences after scoring A*A*A*A* in maths, further maths, chemistry and physics.

Ehsan

Ark St Alban’s Academy

Ehsan Ibrahim (19) secured D*DD in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business and is heading to the University of Warwick to study Politics and International Relations with a bursary from Marshall Wace. Ehsan is the first in his family to attend university. He has a keen interest in politics and works closely with Birmingham City Councillors through his role in the Labour Party as a local contact for Balsall Heath. He also works with the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, where he sits on several panels to reduce youth crime.

Amna

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Amna Jilani, the outgoing President of the Student Union, achieved an A*A*A in Economics, English, and History. She will attend UCL to study History, Politics, and Economics and is a recipient of the Urbanest bursary.

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