GCSE Exam Results 2025
Safa Community School Achieves Consistently Outstanding Academic Results Despite 30% Cohort Growth and Doubling of Examination Entries
We are once again overwhelmed with pride at the performance of our Year 11 GCSE and BTEC examination students. Every student has worked exceptionally hard, and today we are delighted to share in this moment of celebration with our Safa families.
Safa Community School is proud to mark another record-breaking year of academic achievement across both GCSE and BTEC qualifications. These exceptional outcomes reflect not only the determination and resilience of our students but also the tireless dedication of our teachers, staff, and families who have supported them every step of the way.
Our value-added score, a key measure of students' progress during their time at Safa, has continued to rise year on year. This demonstrates our unwavering commitment to high-impact teaching, personalised learning, and meaningful student progress across all key stages.
These results are a reflection of personalised academic success. The strong relationships our students have with their teachers, along with the genuine care, support, and guidance they receive, are clearly evident in both our outstanding results and the remarkable growth in our Value Added scores.
This year’s GCSE results show some of the best outcomes in the school’s history, while our BTEC students have continued to perform exceptionally, maintaining Safa’s reputation as a school that supports both academic and vocational excellence. The sustained growth in outcomes across all pathways reflects our balanced and inclusive approach to student success.
Importantly, as the cohort size has grown by 30% and examination entries have doubled in the last two years—our biggest to date at 1,020 entries—results have remained consistently strong. This demonstrates that as our school community grows, our commitment to academic excellence and student achievement remains unwavering.
- Safa Senior School
- Wellbeing
- Individualised Approach
The opening of Safa Senior School will ensure that our senior learners have access to state-of-the-art facilities. As learners enter the building, they are immersed in art and photography studios, science Labs, and lecture theatres, with music and performing arts facilities, all under one roof
To cater for well-being and physical development, we have designed a two-tiered strength and conditioning suite alongside an array of sports facilities, including 2 x 25-metre pools, 2 x Sportshalls and extensive basketball and netball courts.
An Individualised approach ensures students are placed on the correct pathways with personalised support to ensure they achieve grades commensurate with their abilities. Student data and performance are closely tracked by senior leaders, data managers and academic mentors to ensure the ‘whole child’ is catered for. Students work closely with our university and careers guidance officer to tailor their course selections from over 40 GCSE and BTEC courses.
Which School Advisor Analysis
GCSE Results
Exam entries graded 9
Exam entries graded 9-8
Exam entries graded 9-7
Exam entries graded 9-6
Exam entries graded 9-5
Exam entries graded 9-4
Students achieve 5 9-4 including Eng & Maths
Overall pass rate
BTEC Level 2 Results
Entries Graded Distinction*
Entries Graded Distinction
Entries Graded Merit
Entries Graded Pass
Entries Graded Unclassified
Overall pass rate
GCSE & BTEC Results 2025
Top Performers
| Rim Agouzoul | 12 GCSEs at grade 9 and 1 GCSE at grade 8, plus an A* in her HPQ project. |
| Rania Agouzoul | 11 GCSEs at grade 9 and 2 GCSEs at grade 8, plus an A* in her HPQ project. |
| Dorsa Ghaffari | 10 GCSEs at grade 9, 2 GCSEs at grade 8, plus an A in her HPQ project. |
| Zahra Rahman | 8 GCSEs at grade 9, 2 GCSEs at grade 8, 1 GCSE at grade 7, plus an A* in her HPQ project. |
| Mustafa Judeh | 6 GCSEs at grade 9, 4 GCSEs at grade 8, 1 GCSE at grade 7. |
| Riti Heda | 6 GCSEs at grade 9, 2 GCSEs at grade 8, 1 GCSE at grade 7, plus an A in her HPQ project. |
| Lojain Sayed | 8 GCSEs at grade 9, 2 GCSEs at grade 8. |
| Lina Brihoum | 7 GCSEs at grade 9, 1 GCSE at grade 8, plus an A* in her HPQ project. |
| Mayra Bernardini | 6 GCSEs at grade 9, 3 GCSEs at grade 8. |
| Woody Holburn-Lewis | 4 GCSEs at grade 9, 3 GCSEs at grade 8, 1 GCSE at grade 7. |
| Luay Hakmi | 4 GCSEs at grade 9, 3 GCSEs at grade 8, 3 GCSEs at grade 7. |
| Karim Haridy | 4 GCSEs at grade 9, 4 GCSEs at grade 8, 2 GCSEs at grade 6. |
| Ayaan Beig – 3 | GCSEs at grade 9, 4 GCSEs at grade 8, 4 GCSEs at grade 7. |
As a growing and thriving community school, Safa continues to demonstrate academic strength and personal development. Year on year, our students are exceeding expectations, supported by dedicated staff and a culture of resilience and high aspiration.
We extend heartfelt thanks to our incredible staff, supportive parents, and, of course, our hardworking students. Your collective efforts continue to raise the bar. We also wish to recognise the outstanding support provided by our Key Stage 4 Leadership Team – the inspirational Mrs Deacon, who has been capably supported by Mrs Filipcic and Mrs Allport, whose guidance has been instrumental in the success of our GCSE cohort.
Our sincere thanks also go to Mr. Davies and Mr. Glackin for their continued advocacy, ensuring that all our students benefit from exceptional facilities, a broad and ambitious curriculum, and strong pastoral care. To our accomplished GCSE and BTEC students, we are incredibly proud of you. Whether you are stepping into Sixth Form, pursuing further education, apprenticeships, or entering the world of work, we are confident that you leave Safa with the resilience, skills, and ambition to thrive in whatever path you choose.
Today marks another fantastic set of results for all of our students who have successfully completed their GCSE, BTEC, LAMDA and HPQ courses with another record set of results.A school that prides ourself in our range of offerings at this level, we couldn't be more proud of the hard work, resilience and dedication our students have shown during the last two years.
With nearly 50% of all grades sitting at a level 8 and above as well as just under 80% of our BTEC results at Distinction and above, our students really are setting themselves up for success as they move on to the next stage of their educational journey.
Every grade and every set of results comes with its own unique story and journey; our staff have been supporting students and families every step of the way, ensuring that they were well equipped for any challenge thrown at them through this examination series. Today has been no different as our Secondary teachers and Primary staff joined in the celebrations, acknowledging this very important milestone. With new subjects receiving their first set of results, we must also acknowledge the dedication of our staff, in particular Sociology, achieving 100% 9 to, as well as BTEC Creative Media and BTEC Engineering, achieving 100% Merit and above.We couldn't be prouder of our GCSE class of 2025 and wish them the very best as they begin their Sixth-Form journey with us next week.
I am thrilled to share the exceptional achievements of our Year 11 students in their recent GCSE and BTEC examinations. Their determination, resilience, and pursuit of excellence have been truly inspiring and a source of immense pride for our entire school community.
These remarkable outcomes reflect not only the hard work of our students but also the unwavering support of their families and the dedication of our outstanding teaching staff. At Safa Community School, we remain committed to nurturing a culture that values both academic excellence and personal growth, ensuring every student is supported holistically throughout their educational journey.
A special thanks must go to Ms. Tina Filipcic, Head of Year 11, and Ms. Lucy Allport, Deputy Head of Year 11, whose steadfast commitment to student well-being and emotional support has played a pivotal role in the success of this cohort.We are proud to highlight some of our highest achievers, whose results speak volumes of their hard work and dedication:
This is just a glimpse of a cohort who should all feel incredibly proud of their accomplishments.This year marks a milestone for Safa Community School as we proudly celebrate the launch of our new BTEC Level 2 courses in Creative Media and Engineering. Both pathways achieved a remarkable 100% Distinction* – Merit outcome. Within these results, 86% of Creative Media students secured Distinction* – Distinction grades, while 63% of Engineering students reached the same level of success.Our established BTEC programmes also continued to shine. Business and Sport once again delivered exceptional outcomes, with 94% of all BTEC students achieving a Distinction*, a 9% rise from last year.
Notably, 80% of business students earned a Distinction*, a 13% improvement on 2024 results, while every Sports student earned the Distinction* top grade. Overall, the number of students awarded Distinction* has more than doubled this year, a testament to the strength of our BTEC provision at SCS.
In the humanities, our first cohort of modular GCSEs performed outstandingly, with 100% of History students and 91% of Geography students achieving grades 9–6. Business also saw a surge, with 86% of students achieving grades 9–6, an impressive 21% increase from last year. Economics continued its upward trajectory, with 93% of students achieving grades 9–6, a 5% rise on 2024 outcomes.Psychology strengthened student memory and its results, with 81% achieving grades 9–6, while Sociology set an excellent benchmark in its first year, with 86% securing grades 9–6.
Food & Nutrition once again showcased its tradition of excellence, with two classes of true ‘Masterchefs’ achieving an outstanding 96% of grades 9–6. Our Photography students also shone brightly, with an exceptional 100% of students securing grades 9–6, firmly placing them in the spotlight this year.Across the core subjects, our students delivered equally fantastic performances. English Language results were particularly impressive, with 95% of students attaining grades 9–6, a 3% rise on last year’s success. In English Literature, 92% achieved grades 9–6, further reflecting the strength of our provision.
In Mathematics, 76% of students secured grades 9–6, including several exceptional Year 9 students who sat their GCSE early and achieved a perfect 100% at grades 9–8. Science outcomes were equally inspiring, with Triple Science students achieving 100% grades 9–6 across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, while 75% of Combined Science students achieved grades 9–6. These results build on the momentum of last week’s outstanding A-Level achievements and highlight the continued strength of Mathematics and Science at SCS. It has been a privilege to oversee the academic journey of our Key Stage 4 students. I extend my warmest congratulations to each of them and wish them every success as they progress into SixthForm, taking on new challenges in their A-Level and BTEC courses.
We are so proud to see our students, many of whom have been with us since primary school, achieve such fantastic results. As a cohort, they have worked tirelessly over the last two years, growing into mature learners who have created many opportunities for themselves as they enter the sixth form. This milestone ensures they are ready for the next challenge.
This approach aligns closely with Dubai’s E33 (Education 33) plan, which places the learner at the centre of education and highlights the importance of skills for the future. E33 focuses on inclusivity, innovation, and lifelong learning, ensuring students are equipped not just academically but also with the resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. By nurturing these values, Safa students are not only prepared for sixth form but are also aligned with the UAE’s vision of developing a future-ready generation capable of thriving in both life and work.