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Students and staff at Northolt High School, soon to relaunch as Islip Manor High School, are celebrating the achievements of this year’s GCSE cohort, marking another positive step forward for the school as it enters an exciting new era.

This year’s results show a strong and improving trend across a wide range of subjects, especially in the EBacc subjects, reflecting both the dedication of students and the high standards of teaching across the school.

Among the standout performances were impressive results in Further Maths, where 78% of students achieved grades 4-9; in Statistics where 100% of students achieved grades 5-9 and 67% of students achieved grades 7-9; and in Computer Science, where 80% achieved grades 4-9.  French has also been a highlight this year, with many students achieving the very top grades. Similarly the Sciences saw remarkable successes, building on the outstanding AS and A Level Science successes celebrated in the Sixth Form last week. 89% attained grades 4-9 in Biology, 86% in Chemistry and 86% in Physics. In addition, the school is delighted with strong performances in Drama and Photography, highlighting the breadth of achievement and opportunities available to students across the curriculum.

Whilst the school are celebrating the unique journeys of each individual student, special mention must be made of those who have achieved an exceptional set of results:

• Atharva excelled with a remarkable string of top grades – 99998887777 – across subjects including French, Computer Science, History, Further Maths and Statistics. He will now pursue A Levels in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science, aiming to study at Imperial College London and ultimately forge a career in the AI industry.
• Vanessa’s results – 9888888876 – reflect both talent and hard work. Alongside her core subjects, she took Further Maths, Computer Science, Geography, Portuguese and French, where she achieved her 9 grade. The former St John Fisher Primary School pupil is now focused on A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, with the ambition of studying Medicine at Imperial College London.
• Securing 988887777665, including strong grades in English, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, the Sciences, French, Computer Science and History, Enusha has excelled both academically and personally. She describes her teachers as supportive “not only in lessons but in life,” and is eager to continue Physics, Maths and Further Maths at Islip Manor Sixth Form. The former Lady Margaret Primary School pupil’s long-term ambition is to study Engineering at Imperial College London.
• Gaith achieved an impressive 9887777665, including standout grades across the Ebacc subjects, including French and History, as well as Further Maths and Computer Science. Hoping to pursue a career in Engineering or Medicine, Gaith is considering joining the first cohort of Islip Manor Sixth Form students to study Biology, Maths and either Chemistry or Physics A Level.
• Faizan celebrated excellent results of 9877776655 in his GCESs, including French, Computer Science, History, Further Maths and Statistics. The former Willow Tree Primary pupil will be continuing with Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science at Islip Manor Sixth Form, aspiring to study a Maths-related degree at university.
• Nathaneal secured 887777666, excelling in English Literature and Language, Maths, the Sciences and French. With ambitions to study Engineering at a leading university, the former Willow Tree Primary School pupil will now continue with Physics, Maths and Computer Science at A Level.
• Alina was bursting with pride and happiness as she revealed her 977776655 results, including a top grade in Russian and a Level 2 Distinction in BTEC Sport. Having joined the school from Ukraine five years ago, she reflects on how her confidence has grown throughout her time here. Alina will now study Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at A Level, with aspirations of a future career in neuroscience.

Sara joined the school in Year 9 from Iran and describes her journey as “brave, challenging and memorable”. She achieved 97776654 along with two Merits in BTEC Drama and Music. Grateful to her teachers for being kind, understanding and supportive both academically and personally, she is now looking forward to staying on for Sixth Form at Islip Manor to study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Psychology A Level. Her ultimate ambition is to work for NASA either as an astronaut or physicist.

Headteacher, Marion Budd said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements this year. Their results are a testament to their commitment and determination, as well as the dedication of our staff and the support of our wider community. What matters most is that these young people are ready for the next stage of their lives with the confidence, courage and curiosity to succeed.”

Many students will now continue their journey into the school’s Sixth Form, where they can choose from A Levels in Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Maths, Physics and Psychology, or vocational pathways such as BTEC Applied Science, BTEC Sports Coaching (in partnership with Queens Park Rangers) and the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (in partnership with Future Stars).

As the school looks ahead to its relaunch as Islip Manor High School this September, and the move into a new state-of-the-art building in Spring 2026, these results provide an exciting foundation for the next chapter. With modern facilities, an evolving student experience both at Year 7 and Sixth Form, and a vision to inspire bright futures, the school is committed to ensuring every student can take the next step with confidence.