Lift Aylward celebrates students’ dedication and resilience with excellent results

Sixth formers and their teachers at Lift Aylward, part of Lift Schools, are celebrating today as they collect their A Level and vocational qualifications results.

After two years of hard work and dedication by students, with support from their families and teachers, students are finding out how they have done and where they will be going next.

Lift Aylward is celebrating particularly outstanding results achieved by many students including:

• Rumeysa Gezen achieved an A* grade in Turkish and A grades in English Literature and Psychology. Rumeysa will be studying Law at Queen Mary University of London.
• Matthew Hamsworth achieved A grades in Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Matthew will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester.
• Maryamma Noor achieved A grades in Biology and Chemistry and a B grade in Psychology. Maryamma will be studying midwifery at King's College London.
• Sabrina Qarey achieved an A grade in Sociology, a B in English Literature and a B in Psychology, Sabrina will be studying Law at King’s College London.
• Mark Joshua Hernandez achieved A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Economics. Mark will be studying Biomedical Science at the University of Bristol.
• Riyana Omar achieved an A grade in Psychology and B grades in Biology and Chemistry. Riyana will be studying Pharmaceutical Sciences at University College London.
• Hakan Gunaydin achieved an A grade in Turkish, B in Business Studies and Distinction* in IT. Hakkan will be studying International Business Analytics with a Year in Industry at Queen Mary University of London.

This year’s cohort were in year 8 at the start of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, with uncertainties and disruption as they prepped for their A Levels. The resilience and hard work shown by this group of students has been impressive, reflected both in their results and determination to do well.

To help prepare for this year’s examinations, the school provided each student with a laptop or device to access learning both in school and at home, and access to platforms to support their learning outside of school. Students were able to attend extra booster classes, before, during and after school, at weekends and throughout the school holidays, alongside supervised study periods to help with their independent study.

Principal at Lift Aylward, Joseph Lawlor, said: “Today is a day filled with joy, pride, and celebration. At Aylward, our students are opening envelopes that represent not just grades on a page, but years of hard work, determination, and personal growth that enable them to achieve the future they richly deserve.

“This year’s A Level results demonstrate what can be achieved through living the values of Aylward: Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Self Control. Our students have risen to the challenge, not only meeting the demands of key stage 5, but also navigating times that required extraordinary adaptability and strength. They have shown that, even when faced with uncertainty, they can thrive and succeed.

“To our students: you should feel incredibly proud. These results are proof that your effort, focus, and aspiration to achieve has led to the results that you deserve. Importantly they provide you with the life choices to secure the exciting future you have dreamed of. Whether you are heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, or stepping into the workplace we congratulate you. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter and the next stage of your development.

“We know that success is rarely achieved alone and want to recognise the support of parents and thank them for their contributions. Behind every achievement are parents, carers, and families who have encouraged, supported, and inspired along the way. Once again, we say a heartfelt thank you, your belief has been a steady foundation for our students’ success.

“We also thank our dedicated staff, who have gone above and beyond to guide, inspire, and nurture our young people. At Aylward we are a community that inspires a love of learning that enables our alumni to lead long, happy and successful lives that leave a positive legacy. Today’s celebrations show a realisation of this vision through our staff's commitment.

“We proved that through our Aylward values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Self Control, you can achieve extraordinary things. Our students are ready for that next step realising the Aylward vision of being a community that inspires a love of learning enabling our alumni to lead long, happy and successful lives that leave a positive legacy.”

Director of education at Lift Schools, Phil Humphreys said: “Another year of great results from our students who display such excellent characteristics every year. Despite some hardships and challenges, every one of our students has stepped up to try their absolute best. Well done everyone.”

Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools said: “Many congratulations to all of our students who yet again have achieved fantastic results. We know that our young people have faced many challenges and I want to commend them for their hard work, tenacity and determination to succeed.”