“I’m in shock!”  “It’s very emotional!” Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School student Dana Elliott captures the joy of a day of stellar student GCSE achievement – but the story here too are the extraordinary teachers who delivered in excess of Plus 2 value-add

2022 has seen Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School (JAS) students fighting back following the disruption of the pandemic; this was the first time the school completed an examination series with 47 students sitting over 400 examinations.

In a mood of palpable celebration and joy, students learned that of all examination entries for GCSE submitted, almost a quarter were awarded the highest possible result – a Grade 9. Just under half of the results at this historic British curriculum school saw students achieving Grade 8 or above. 1

100% of Jebel Ali School students achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics, this opening the door to their graduation to Sixth Form.

However, it is the school’s teachers that we think deserve very special recognition this year.

On average, Jebel Ali GCSE students achieved over 2 grades above their externally validated target grades at GCSE per subject. In practice, students and teachers working together, delivered the impossible – a school in which students achieve two clear grades higher at GCSE than predicted by their flightpaths. This is genuinely remarkable and a real credit to a school deeply committed to academic and SEND inclusion.

Headteacher and Principal, Simon Jodrell, (right) congratulates students on their outstanding achievement in GCSE

Simon Jodrell, Principal of Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School, told SchoolsCompared:  

“I am delighted to be able to congratulate the Year 11 students at Jebel Ali School on their GCSE results today.

The commitment, determination and dedication shown has been incredible, and today they have been rightly rewarded with a set of outstanding results which truly reflects their efforts and achievements.

As a school we look forward to welcoming these students into the Sixth form at Jebel Ali School, and are confident that the diligence demonstrated will help them thrive in their A level studies.”

Stephanie Milner, Vice Principal of Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School, continued:

“A huge well done and congratulations to all of our Year 11 students on their outstanding exam results.

Their hard-work, determination and resilience has truly paid off – and all of the staff at Jebel Ali are extremely proud of all that they have individually achieved.

We wish them all the best in the next phase of their academic journey – and look forward to sharing their continued success and future achievements.”

“I’m in shock!” Stephen Green, Secondary Headteacher of Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School praises an awe struck, astonished and delighted GCSE Student Dana Elliott

Stephen Green, Secondary Headteacher, Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School, was insistent that students be celebrated:

“Congratulations to all our Year 11 pupils on their hard work in achieving such great results under the rigorous GCSE exams.

Their results conceal the true merits of the broad education that Jebel Ali School provides and they now move onto the next stage of their education as well-rounded individuals with compassion, resilience and commitment, willing to push their own boundaries.

We are so proud of them all and look forward, with both excitement and anticipation, to seeing what they can achieve in the Sixth Form here at JAS.”

Scott Brown, Deputy Headteacher Secondary – Academic, confirmed:

“We are very proud of our Year 11 students today.

They thoroughly deserve this fantastic set of results for all of their hard work.

As a group, they have overcome many challenges – and the resilience they have shown in the face of adversity during the last 2 years is… incredible.

For me, it is not just celebrating the students getting grade 8s and 9s today, but the journeys each and every student has been on, and the JAS magic that they have created in the process.

Nearly a quarter of these students have been part of the JAS family for over a decade and I cannot wait to see them all in the Sixth Form next week to celebrate all of their individual achievements.

Finally, a massive well done to all of our students in the younger year groups that achieved their GCSEs via early entry.

Their commitment to studying a course in their own time is commendable. They should be delighted with gaining these qualifications early.”

 Andrea Mossoni, Head of Year 11, Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School, emphasised:

“Congratulations to all Year 11 students on this amazing set of results. It has been an incredible journey and, despite all the difficulties, you have all shown determination, hard work and curiosity.

As your Head of Year, I am extremely proud of each and every one of you.

You have grown up to be a group of mature and responsible young adults and have achieved what five years ago seemed to be an impossible goal.

Today’s success marks the beginning of an exciting future for you all. I am looking forward to seeing you all on your first day in our Sixth Form where we will start building on your next successes.

Well done, Year 11!”

Sian Davies, Assistant Headteacher Sixth Form, Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School, concluded:

“Huge congratulations to all of our incoming Sixth Form students on your amazing results.

It is such a pleasure to see you all being rewarded for your hard work, determination and resilience.

You are a historical cohort: you have travelled through the difficulties of Covid with enthusiasm and perseverance – and you have survived and thrived through constantly changing circumstances.

We are very proud of every single success story, for every student.

We hope that you are as excited as we are for Monday 29th August, when we will be welcoming you to JAS Sixth Form for our Year 12 Induction session.”

JAS students and parents celebrate

JAS GCSE Results Jack Jones and Mum Liz Sweet-Jones

Jack Jones, a proud GCSE student, told SchoolsCompared:

“I’m feeling really happy with all the work that I put in and what I got out of it.

I’ve achieved exactly what I wanted to – and I’m now ready, and excited, to start my A Levels in Maths, Business and Chemistry.”

Mrs Sweet-Jones, Jack’s mum, responded:

“I am super proud of Jack, all the hard work & effort has paid off.

Thank you to all the staff at JAS who have helped & supported him since he was in Reception N!

Time for the journey into the Sixth Form.

Well done to all the Year 11 students today – you are all fabulous!”

JASstudent Ben Massingham, who achieved 10 GCSEs, with 9 of them being at grade 9, told SchoolsCompared:

“I’m so happy with all the hard work and revision I put in – it’s really paid off with my GCSE results today.

I am excited to see how the next two years go with my A Levels.

I’m studying Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science here in Sixth Form.

I want to be a pilot – and now I feel like I’m well on my way!

The teachers at JAS are always there for us if we need extra help or support and that’s been amazing!”

Mrs Gill Massingham, Ben’s Mum, responded:

“I am extremely proud of Ben and delighted with his results.

The last few years have not been easy with Covid and remote learning – but he has worked hard and shown resilience and determination to achieve the results he has been awarded today.

I’d like to thank the staff at Jebel Ali School for the encouragement and care they have shown towards Ben during his secondary journey. I know he is really looking forward to continuing his studies of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science in the JAS Sixth Form.”

Awesome and awe struck Jebel Ali School GCSE student Dana Elliott shares hugs on a day she will never forget

JAS student Dana Elliott, who achieved 9 GCSEs at grades 7-9, with 4 of them being at grade 9, told SchoolsCompared:

“I’m in shock!

It’s very emotional!

I did really well in all the subjects I’m going on to do at A Levels, so I’m really happy about that!

I will be studying English, Physical Education and Psychology.

I just want to thank all the teachers for pushing me and supporting me to achieve these results.”

Mrs Veronica Elliott, Dana’s Mum, responded:

“The nurturing and support from the school has been great and unique and for Dana that was very reassuring and made her feel really secure.”

Photo gallery

Live opening of results on GCSE Day 2022

Ben and Jack share the moment they learn of their results with proud parents

Ben and Jack jubilant on GCSE Results Day 2022

A single piece of paper is the beginning of a new journey. The exact moment the results are read!

JAS GCSE Student and JAS GCSE Mathematics Teacher share news of extraordinary achievement

The phones do not stop! Jebel Ali School GCSE Student Muhammad Ayaan Adnan shares the news far and wide

JAS GCSE students celebrating with teachers, school leaders, their families and each other on an unforgettable day

Proudly showing off results on GCSE Results Day 2022 at Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School in Dubai

“It’s real!” “Look and see!” – a day of sharing good news at Taaleem’s Jebel Ali School

Summary of results 2022

Read our review of the Jebel Ali School Dubai

Read about how Taaleem is investing in, and transforming, this historic school

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