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Sunmarke School has celebrated another outstanding summer of academic success, with excellent results at GCSE, A Level, BTEC and in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Together, these results reaffirm Sunmarke’s position as one of Dubai’s leading schools for world-class education, student wellbeing, and holistic development.

Tariq Bell, Head of Secondary, said: “Our GCSE students this year have achieved fantastic outcomes, built on their ambition, determination and resilience. We are highly impressed that 55 per cent of all GCSE grades achieved were grade 9–7 (equivalent to an A* or A). Around three quarters of students secured grades 9–6 (A*–B), with outstanding attainment in our core subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and the extremely challenging Further Mathematics, among many others. Alongside our A Level, BTEC, and IB results earlier this summer, these outcomes show the consistency of excellence across every stage of our secondary school.”

This summer’s results highlight achievement across all key stages:

• GCSE: Students demonstrated strong performances across a wide range of subjects, supported by expert teaching, personalised guidance, and Sunmarke’s Positive Education ethos. 95 per cent of grades achieved were A*-C, the internationally recognised benchmark of a strong pass.

• A Level and BTEC: The school achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. An impressive 76 per cent of all A Level and BTEC grades were A*–B, placing Sunmarke in Dubai’s Outstanding category. Almost half (44 per cent) of all A Level results were graded A*–A, while 87 per cent of BTEC grades were Distinction or Distinction*.

• IB Diploma Programme: Earlier this summer, Sunmarke’s IB students achieved an average of 36.4 points, significantly above the global average, with graduates securing places at leading universities worldwide.

Sunmarke’s exam success reflects more than just academic rigour:

• Personalised Guidance: Individual meetings, workshops, and counselling help students make informed subject choices that align with their ambitions.

• Breadth of Choice: From GCSE through to A Level, IBDP and BTEC, students can pursue pathways suited to their interests and future goals.

• Wellbeing at the Core: Sunmarke places student wellbeing at the heart of its Positive Education ethos, ensuring resilience, optimism and confidence underpin achievement.

• Outstanding Teaching: Expert educators, passionate about their subjects, inspire and support every learner.

Nicholas Rickford, Principal of the school, added: "It is always immensely rewarding to see such fantastic academic outcomes, especially when considering the journey our students undertake, from their early years in the Foundation Stage, through Primary, and on into Secondary. As a through-school, we are unwavering in our commitment to excellence at every stage, ensuring our students are fully prepared for the bright futures that lie ahead."

Jonathan Feldman, Head of Year 11, said: "Our ethos is paramount to our students’ success, and these outstanding results reflect the tremendous growth of this cohort. They have shown remarkable resilience, passion and enthusiasm throughout their GCSE and BTEC courses. These wonderful young people are now poised to be changemakers."

Sunmarke School continues to set benchmarks for educational excellence, offering students a holistic education that combines academic achievement with wellbeing and character development. With pathways that open doors to the world’s top universities and careers, Sunmarke prepares young people not only to succeed, but to thrive in a rapidly changing world.