Challney High School for Girls students celebrate excellent GCSE success
“I am incredibly proud of every one of our young women”
Challney High School for Girls received their GCSE results, a moment that reflects the values of respect, opportunity and achievement, and the school's ongoing commitment to developing influential women of the future.
For these students, these results mark the next step, whether that is further study, training, or the start of a career, The school, which is part of Chiltern Learning Trust, has continued to build on the previous years of exceptional outcomes, reflecting the ‘Outstanding’ judgement the school received from Ofsted in March 2025, as well as its World Class status accreditation from June 2023.
Across the year group, students achieved 72 grade 9s, the highest possible GCSE grade, spanning the vast majority of subjects. A further 10 students were awarded Level 2 Distinction* — the top grade available in vocational subjects. Amongst the many top performing students were Fatima Mirani with 9 grade 9s and 1 grade 8: Alphy Thomas with 7 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 1 D*, and 1 grade 6, and Mariam Ahmad with 5 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 1 grade 7.
Sheba George, headteacher at Challney High School for Girls, said: “I am incredibly proud of every one of our young women and excited about what lies ahead for them. These outcomes are the product of five years of hard work and real commitment.
"Results like these are never the work of one person alone. They are built on the consistent effort and drive of our girls, the support of their families and the relentless work of their teachers and support staff who go above and beyond to help them achieve their potential. I am equally grateful for the hard work, support and encouragement from our governing body, and Chiltern Learning Trust."
Rehana Faisal, chair of governors, said: “We are pleased with the results. The achievements seen today will empower our students to progress in their education and fulfil the school’s mission of ‘Developing influential women of the future.”
Lisa Dolan, assistant headteacher, said: “I am proud of our students. These excellent results have been achieved by hard work, resilience and determination.”