Luton student secures Oxford law place after outstanding four A* results
A talented Luton student is celebrating after achieving an outstanding four A* grades and securing a coveted place to study Law at the University of Oxford.
Nawaal Qazi, daughter of Siraj Qazi and granddaughter of prominent Luton community and religious leader Allama Qazi Abdul Aziz Chishti MBE, received exceptional results in History, English Literature and Chemistry, achieving an A* in all three subjects. She also achieved an A* in her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Her remarkable results have secured her place to read Law at Wadham College, University of Oxford, marking the culmination of years of dedication, hard work and academic excellence.
Nawaal studied at Bedford Girls’ School, where she excelled both academically and in the wider life of the school. Alongside maintaining the exceptionally high academic standards required for an Oxford application, she served as Head Girl, demonstrating leadership and playing an active role within the school community.
She also participated extensively in debating and student societies, developing the skills in analysis, advocacy and public speaking that helped inspire her ambition to pursue a career in law.
Her success is particularly impressive given the highly competitive nature of undergraduate Law at Oxford, with applicants facing a demanding admissions process in addition to achieving exceptional academic results.
For Nawaal's family, the confirmation of her Oxford place on A-Level results day was an emotional and immensely proud moment.
Her grandfather, Allama Qazi Abdul Aziz Chishti MBE, is a longstanding and highly respected figure within Luton and has devoted decades to religious, charitable, educational, interfaith and community work.
Through his work in Luton and further afield, Allama Chishti has championed education, community cohesion, charitable service and engagement between different faiths and communities. His contribution to community life was recognised nationally when he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Nawaal's achievement is therefore being celebrated by the family not simply as an academic success, but as another generation embracing the importance of education, leadership and service to wider society.
Speaking following the confirmation of her Oxford place, the family said: “We are proud beyond words. Nawaal has worked incredibly hard for this moment and to achieve four A* grades and secure her place to read Law at Oxford is more than we could ever have asked for.
“We have seen the hours of study, commitment and sacrifice that have gone on behind the scenes. At the same time, she has taken on the responsibility of being Head Girl and remained actively involved in debating, societies and school life.
“As a family, we are immensely grateful to Almighty Allah for this blessing. We are also extremely thankful to her teachers at Bedford Girls’ School and to everyone who has encouraged, taught and supported her throughout her education.”
Her grandfather, Allama Qazi Abdul Aziz Chishti MBE, said the achievement was a source of immense happiness for the entire family.
“Education has always been something we have encouraged within our family and throughout our community. To see my granddaughter achieve such outstanding results and earn the opportunity to study Law at Oxford is a very special blessing.
“We thank Almighty Allah for her success and pray that she continues her education with humility and uses the knowledge and opportunities she receives in the service of others.”
For Nawaal, the results represent the end of one demanding chapter and the beginning of another as she prepares to leave for Wadham College, Oxford, to begin her legal studies.
Her family hope her story will also provide encouragement to other young people across Luton.
They added: “Luton has so many talented young people. We hope Nawaal's achievement sends a message to them that they should never be afraid to aim for the very highest institutions in the country.
“With hard work, determination, the support of good teachers and family, and faith in yourself, there should be no limit on your aspirations.”
Nawaal will now prepare to take up her place at Oxford, carrying with her the congratulations and best wishes of her family, school and wider community.