One in four results (25%) achieved at the top Grade 9
Brighton College Dubai pupils are celebrating record-breaking success in the 2025 GCSE examinations, achieving the highest number of Grade 9s in the College’s history. This year marks the fifth consecutive year of exceptional outcomes, reinforcing the College’s reputation for academic excellence.
Record GCSE Results in 2025
One in four results (25%) across the cohort were awarded the top Grade 9, making it the most common result this year. In total, 45% of exam entries were awarded Grades 9–8, highlighting the remarkable commitment of both pupils and staff.
The results reflect not only academic strength but also the breadth of achievement across sport, music, and leadership – a hallmark of Brighton College Dubai’s ethos of all-round excellence.
Celebrating Top Pupil Achievements
Several pupils achieved exceptional results, alongside impressive personal accomplishments:
- Ibrahim Chatha – 11 Grade 9s. Ibrahim is also a talented footballer representing the College, balancing top academic achievement with sporting commitment.
- Rudayna Yassin – 10 Grade 9s. Rudayna is an international volleyball player for Turkey, a gifted musician, and a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award recipient.
- Sam Hall Mendoza – 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, and 1 Grade 7. He became the youngest ever Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award recipient at Brighton College Dubai.
- Kyal Shah – 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, and 2 Grade 7s, achieving success while showing remarkable resilience in overcoming adversity.
- Eleanor Osborn – 6 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, and 2 Grade 7s, similarly demonstrating determination and strength of character in the face of challenges.
These pupils exemplify the College’s mission to nurture ambitious, resilient, and well-rounded young people.
Leadership Reflections
Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai, said:
“With one in four grades at a 9, Brighton College Dubai is on cloud nine! These results are a wonderful tribute to the brilliance of our pupils and the dedication of their teachers. Education is about so much more than grades – but when the grades are this good, we can certainly allow ourselves a moment of celebration.”
Jane Clewlow, Vice Principal and Head of Senior School, added:
“These are the best GCSE results in the College’s history, and we could not be prouder of this year group. Beyond their outstanding grades, they have shown themselves to be rounded young men and women – thoughtful, resilient, and ambitious young people who will shape the future of our world. Their successes are a testament not only to their hard work and determination, but also to the supportive environment created by their teachers and families. Well done, Year 11.”
Commitment to Excellence
The College’s strong value-added score underlines the progress pupils have made since joining. These historic results not only showcase academic attainment but also reflect the supportive environment, high standards, and exceptional teaching at Brighton College Dubai.
With results ranking among the best in the UAE, the College continues to prepare pupils for future success, both academically and personally.
About Brighton College Dubai
Brighton College Dubai is a co-educational independent school that offers a distinctively British education to pupils aged from three to 18 years old. As the sister school of Brighton College UK, Brighton College Dubai has strong and tangible links to England’s ‘School of the Decade’, as named in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table 2020.
Since launching its purpose-built campus in Al Barsha South in 2018 the College has been crowned by Schools Compared Top School Awards as ‘Best New School in the UAE 2018-2024’, whilst Which School Advisor credits the College for delivering “quite possibly the most outstanding early year’s practice in the UAE”. In addition, the College was recently graded as ‘Very Good’ by the KHDA and achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of a recent British Schools Overseas report and has also celebrated outstanding GCSE and A-Level results. Talk Education describes the College as “One of the most desirable schools in the city”.
Brighton College Dubai is operated by Bloom Education, a Bloom Holding subsidiary, and delivers the highest standard British curriculum in the UAE, as well as inspiring pupils to appreciate and value local heritage and cultural diversity. As well as Brighton College Dubai, Bloom Education operates a Brighton College campus in Al Ain, rated Outstanding by ADEK and another in Abu Dhabi, renowned for its outstanding GCSE and A Level results.
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Further Reading:
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