- 2025 GCSE Results highlight exceptional achievements
- 82% of all grades awarded within the high-achieving 6 to 9 band
- A remarkable 23% of entries earned the top Grade 9, demonstrating the cohort’s strong academic ambition
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results, highlighting both academic excellence and holistic student development. This year, 82% of grades were awarded between 6 and 9, with a remarkable 23% of entries achieving the top Grade 9, underscoring the ambition and determination of the cohort.
Academic Excellence Across Subjects
This year’s results showcase impressive subject-specific success. Pupils achieved:
- 100% of entries graded 6–9 in French and Further Mathematics
- 95% of entries graded 6–9 in History
These results highlight the breadth of academic rigour across the school, reflecting both pupil dedication and the commitment of teachers to nurturing deep subject mastery.
Top Achievers Celebrate Exceptional Performances
Beyond headline figures, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi pupils demonstrated positive value-added progress, surpassing predictions set by external benchmarks.
Notable achievements include:
- Meihan Sun – a perfect 9.0 average across all 11 subjects.
- Petra Sawaya – an impressive 8.9 average across 12 subjects.
- Iris Hallsworth, Beatrice Hanspaul, Vedha Kumar, and Violette Verbeke – each achieved an 8.7 average across 11 subjects.
These results demonstrate remarkable consistency and excellence across disciplines, setting an inspiring benchmark for future cohorts.
Leadership Reflections
Tracy Crowder-Cloe, Principal of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, said:
“At Cranleigh, we see success as something deeper than academic results alone. The true measure lies in the personal journey; the resilience, self-awareness, and skills our students build along the way. These qualities will support them far beyond this moment, and we are proud of the maturity and genuine love of learning they have shown as a cohort.”
Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Education, added:
“These results from Cranleigh Abu Dhabi reflect the culture of innovation, ambition, and personalised support that defines the school. The outstanding percentages of high grades and positive value-added progress speak for themselves. We congratulate all those involved in achieving these exceptional milestones and look forward to their continued success.”
A Seamless Transition to Sixth Form
Earlier this month, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi also celebrated record-breaking A Level and BTEC results. Taken together, these achievements reaffirm the school’s commitment to helping pupils flourish both academically and personally.
As Year 11 pupils transition into Sixth Form, they will receive individual guidance through one-to-one consultations with the Senior Management Team, ensuring they are well prepared for the next stage of their academic journey. The support continues with mentoring from the school’s award-winning Careers and Future Pathways team, recognised as the best in the UAE by the Top Schools Awards.
By combining academic rigour with a holistic approach to personal development, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi equips its students with the knowledge, resilience, and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
About Aldar Education
Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, and one of the largest private education providers in Abu Dhabi with over 38,000 students across 31 operated and managed schools and a growing network of educators from over 100 nationalities. As one of the most sought-after institutions, Aldar Education delivers inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning through a wide range of curriculum and ancillary services, ensuring a holistic approach to transformational growth through agility and sustainability.
With excellence at the heart of its operations, Aldar Education is driven by a vision to deliver the highest standards of globally relevant education. It is committed to cultivating the most sustainable and inclusive learning communities that enrich every aspect of a student’s life, directly supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable knowledge-based economy.
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