Pupils at Eden Boys' School  make the grade with resilience, results and remarkable success

Setting a high standard for academic excellence, Nur Tushar Ahmed, who joined the school in Year 7 after moving from Italy, achieved an exceptional seven grade 9s (the highest possible grade) in his GCSEs. Overcoming an initial language barrier, the former Head Boy has also shone outside the classroom, representing the school on a student exchange programme in Istanbul, reaching the finals of the Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme, and leading fundraising efforts for school charities. Tushar is delighted that his results have opened the door to further opportunities and will go on to study A levels in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science at King Edward VI Camp Hill Sixth Form. 

Following in Tushar’s footsteps, Faheem Ahmed, the eldest of four siblings and the first in his family likely to attend university, achieved six grade 9s. An aspiring software engineer, Faheem will study Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Computer Science at King Edward VI Aston Grammar School, with ambitions to progress to the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. Reflecting on his success, he credits the dedication of his teachers and offers this advice to younger pupils: “Be patient, do your work and the school will help you succeed.” 

Continuing the school’s tradition of high achievement, another standout pupil is Mujtaba Hussain, whose results include 2 grade 9s and 6 grade 8s. Hoping to be the first member of his family to attend university, Mujtaba will now study Chemistry, Biology and History at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. 

A remarkable story of perseverance and determination is that of Muhammad Ali Hassan Raza. Overcoming significant challenges, Hassan secured an outstanding set of GCSE results, achieving five grade 7s, three grade 6s, and two grade 5s. Having joined Eden Boys' School, Birmingham during lockdown, he has since flourished – growing in confidence, developing strong communication skills, and now preparing to progress to A levels at a local grammar school. 

Matti Ur Rehman, Principal at Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham, said: “Our pupils have shown remarkable dedication and achieved exceptional results this year. Their stories reflect the true spirit of our school – resilience in the face of challenge, teamwork in supporting each other, ambition to aim high, and respect for learning. Every single pupil has achieved something remarkable, whether securing the very top grades or overcoming personal challenges to exceed expectations. These results demonstrate that with hard work, care and determination, all pupils can flourish. We celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to witnessing the positive contributions they will make as they move forward, and we thank our dedicated staff and families for their unwavering support.” 

Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is part of Star Academies, one of the UK's leading multi-academy trusts. For more information, visit: edenboysbirmingham.com/