Lift Aylward celebrates students’ dedication and resilience with excellent results

Sixth formers achieve highly in A Level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications

Rumeysa Gezen achieved an A* grade in Sociology 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.

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 in English Literature and a B in Psychology, Sabrina will be studying Law at King’s College London.

• Mark Joshua Hernandez achieved A* grade in Biology and an A grade in 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.”

Students at Lift Aylward celebrate outstanding GCSE and BTEC achievements

 Young people in Edmonton achieve highly in this year’s results

Adrian Ursan achieved ten GCSEs, including four grade 9s and five grade 8s

Aisha Ali achieved nine GCSEs, including two grade 9s and three grade 8s 

Riley Bambridge achieved nine GCSES including two grade 9s and three grade 8s 

Students and staff at Lift Aylward, part of Lift Schools, are celebrating this week as they collect their GCSE and BTEC results. Students have shown resilience and determination in studying and taking their exams which they sat in May and June, with the school providing support through:

• quality first teaching;

• small group and one-to-one tuition with academic mentors;

• Saturday and holiday bootcamps;

• booster days for maths and English;

• masterclasses in all subjects prior to exams.

This extra support paid off with many students achieving the grades required to go onto sixth form, for A levels, BTECs and further vocational study. 

Lift Aylward congratulates all of their students, with some of the high performers achieving:

• Adrian Ursan achieved ten GCSES, four grade 9s, five grade 8s and one grade 7. He is intending to go on to study Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level.

• Aisha Ali achieved nine GCSEs, two grade 9s, three grade 8s, three grade 7s and one grade 6. She has secured a place at sixth form to study A Levels.

• Ahsan Miah achieved nine GCSES, two grade 9s, six grade 8s and one 6. He has secured a place at Aylward sixth form to study A Levels.

• Victoria Chan achieved ten GCSEs, one grade 9, three grade 8s, two grade 7s, four grade 6s. She has secured a place at sixth form to study Health and Social care, Biology and Psychology.

• Riley Bambridge achieved nine GCSEs, two grade 9s, three grade 8s, one grade 7 and three grade 6s. He is intending to continue his studies at Aylward into the sixth form studying Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.

This year’s cohort were in their last year at primary school when schools were locked down, and faced a very different start to their secondary education, at the start of the pandemic.

Principal at Lift Aylward, Joseph Lawlor, said of the students’ success:

"Today is a proud and joyful day at Aylward, as our students receive results that reflect years of hard work, resilience, and growth. These GCSE outcomes are a testament to the values we live by—Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Self Control.

Our students have not only met academic challenges but have shown remarkable adaptability in uncertain times. They should be incredibly proud—these results open doors to exciting futures and mark the start of a new chapter.

We also thank the parents, carers, and families whose support has been vital every step of the way. Your encouragement has helped lay the foundation for this success.

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for your unwavering commitment. Your guidance and care have brought the Aylward vision to life: inspiring a love of learning and preparing our students to lead successful, meaningful lives.

Together, we’ve proven that with our values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Self Control, extraordinary achievements are possible."

Director of education at Lift Schools, Phil Humphreys said:

“This is another exceptional year for our students at Lift Aylward. I hope they are happy with the results they are receiving today, after a lot of hard work, both from our young people and the support from staff and their parents and carers.

Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools said:

“Many congratulations to all of our GCSE students who yet again have some really great results. We know that many have faced challenges and I want to wish them luck with whatever they choose to do next.” 

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