Seventy-four percentage of the school’s students achieved grades 9-4 in English and maths this year, compared to 65% last year. Students also achieved four percentage points higher at 9-7 and 9-5 in English and maths compared to last year.
Individual successes included:
Afra Iqbal, 16, Maths (9), English Language (9), English Literature (9), Biology (9), Physics (8), Chemistry (9), Art (9), French (9), History (9), RE (9), said, “Thank you so much to the amazing teachers at Ark Burlington Danes for helping me get here. I am so excited to study English, History and Classics next year!”
Rawnd Ettoumi – Arabic (9), French (9), Mathematics (9), Biology (9), Chemistry (9), Physics (9), Religious Education (9), Sociology (7), History (8), English Literature (7), English language (8) said, “I am grateful for achieving what I worked hard for this year! Thank you, Ark Burlington Danes!”
Senan Amin – English Literature (9), English Language (9), Mathematics (9), Biology (9), Chemistry (8), Physics (8), Geography (8), Religious Education (9), Sociology (9), French (7)- said, “I made it! Thank you to my teachers and my family who guided me through the last year. Without them I would not be here.”
Zara Robinson – English Literature (9), English Language (9), Mathematics (8), Biology (9), Chemistry (8), Physics (7), Geography (8), Religious Education (9), Sociology (9), French (5) said, “All of the effort that I put in has paid off! I am excited to study biology, chemistry and psychology at Ark Burlington Danes Academy next year.”
Ahmad Warsame – English Literature (9), English Language (8), Mathematics (9), Biology (8), Chemistry (9), Physics (9), Computer Science (7), Geography (8), Religious Education (8), French (7) said, “Thank you to the fantastic work of my Head of Year and teachers. They were the reason I was able to achieve so highly today.”
Samir Simnica – English Literature (9), English Language (9), Mathematics (7), Biology (8), Chemistry (8), Physics (7), Business Studies (7), History (9), Religious Education (9) and French (7) said ‘Grades are such a personal journey. I am thankful for everyone who supported me.’
Shayan Rafique – English Literature (9), English Language (8), Mathematics (9), Biology (7), Chemistry (8), Physics (7), Economics (7), Geography (9), Religious Education (9) and French (6) said, It has been a long journey but with hard work you will succeed!”
Ibraheem Ahmed – English Literature (7), English Language (8), Mathematics (9), Biology (9), Chemistry (8), Physics (8), Economics (8), History (7), Religious Education (8), French (6), Further Mathematics (7) said, “I want to thank all the teachers for the endless support they gave me throughout my whole school life at Ark Burlington Danes.”
Karima Khayr – English Literature (7), English Language (9), Mathematics (8), Biology (7), Chemistry (8), Physics (7), History (8), Religious Education (9), Sociology (8) and French (7) said, “I am so happy, so grateful for the teachers and their help.”
Wajma Yousofi – English Literature (7), English Language (9), Mathematics (8), Biology (7), Chemistry (7), Physics (7), Economics (6), Geography (8), Religious Education (9), French (7) said, “Teachers went above and beyond to support me throughout my GCSE year, thank you Ark Burlington Danes Academy!”
Principal David Carr said, “We are really proud of what our students have achieved this summer. Students and staff worked tirelessly together so that all students could maxmise their outcomes. Students modelled our values of Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning and we look forward to our students continuing their journey with us in sixth form. We are excited to see them become the leaders of the future that ‘make our world a better place.’”
The school’s excellent results follow a hear of highlights.
The school’s music department was awarded a generous grant of £20,000 by Restore The Music. The funding will be used to purchase new instruments and equipment to support the music programme.
Other successes this year include the school's after-school social dining initiative, in partnership with CanTeam. The initiative brought together over 400 young people, family members, teachers, and guests for a meal and fun activities. The school's catering team and student volunteers have partnered with CanTeam to host these events, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Physics teacher, Mark Robinson, received a generous grant of £25,000 from Let Teachers SHINE to develop his AI project, Instant Feedback for Every Child. Mark aims to revolutionise physics teaching with this project, providing thousands of students with instant expert feedback that is often only available through private tutoring. This project holds great promise for the future of education.
David Carr added, "Throughout this school year, our students and staff have achieved remarkable academic and personal growth. As we create a nurturing learning environment, we will continue to seize every opportunity for success and excellence."
Ark Burlington Danes will be hosting open days on the following dates:
- Open Evening – Thursday 3 rd October from 5pm.
- Open Mornings – Thursday 3rd October and Friday 4th October from 9am until 10.30am.
- Open Mornings – Thursday 10t October and Friday 11th October from 9am until 10.30am.
