BRENT STUDENTS SHINE Hard working students achieve outstanding grades

Another great year for Brent students!

Pupils from across Brent have been congratulated on their hard work following the GCSE, A Level and BTEC exam results this summer.

Cllr Thomas Stephens, Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills said:

“I’d like to wish my heartfelt congratulations to all Brent students who received their results”.

“I know how hard students - as well as teachers, school leaders and support staff - have worked over the last year. Every young person in Brent should be proud of what they have achieved in the most challenging of circumstances.

“I am deeply proud of all Brent students, and of the outstanding support Brent’s schools have provided to ensure that all our young people have every opportunity to succeed.”

We spoke to students from across the borough to find out how they did and what their plans are for the future.

Kaylie

Claremont High School

Kaylie said: “I’m really happy with my A Level results and I’m hoping to get a job next year working for the NHS.”

Michel

Newman Catholic College

Michel said: “When I came to the UK from Nigeria in 2019, I found learning quite difficult. It was actually easier with the lockdown because I could learn at my own pace. I’m going to college and then I want to study Medicine to become a doctor.”

Maaran

Kingsbury High School

Maaran said: “I can’t thank the teachers enough for keeping us on track through our A Levels and I’m really looking forward to studying Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.”

Khaleel

Capital City Academy

Khaleel said: “I received Distinction* Distinction* Distinction in BTEC. I’m looking forward to studying Sport, Health and Exercise Science at Brunel University.”

Another great year for Brent students!

Dillon Newman Catholic College

Dillon said: “For me learning in a pandemic was beneficial because I got to spend more time to focus on the areas which I needed to develop in. I’m very happy. I have a scholarship to a boarding school in Oxford.”

Jonathan

Claremont High School

Jonathan said: “I got three A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics A Levels and I’ll be going to Cambridge to study Engineering. The last two years were different with COVID-19, but I’m glad I got these results in the end.”

Gloria

Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College

Sarah

Capital City Academy

Gloria said: “I’m aiming for medical school so I am beyond happy with my results today!” Sarah said “I am very pleased with my GCSE grades and am staying on to study Sociology, Media, English Language and Literature.”

Ismail and Sara

Queen’s Park Community School

Ismail said: “I achieved A*, A*, A*, A in Maths, Further Maths, Economics and History and I am going to LSE to read Economics. I am looking forward to studying Economics at a higher level and I am thankful for the support of all my teachers through lockdown.” Sara said: “I got A*, A, A in Biology, Maths and Chemistry and I am going to study Medicine at Kings College London. I was really pleased with my results, and although lockdown presented a lot of challenges, I felt really well supported by the school.”

Priya Kingsbury High School

Priya said: “I got 3 A* and an A* for my EPQ! When the results came through this morning my Dad and I both gasped - we were in shock! The teachers have been absolutely brilliant over the last two years, continually supporting and keeping us focussed. I’ve been offered a place at Trinity College, Cambridge to study English and I am so happy!”