A teenager who moved to the UK aged five is looking forward to a degree in Chemical Engineering after excelling in her A Levels at BGS.
Marvellous A gained an A* in Biology, A* in Chemistry, and an A in Maths in her recent A Level results, as well as an A* in her EPQ. She will now continue her studies at Manchester University.
Marvellous, of West Bowling, joined Bradford Grammar School on an Assisted Place at the start of Sixth Form where she soon began enjoying school life.
“I joined the netball team when I got here, and it was a really nice way to integrate into school life and make friends,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed the atmosphere at BGS, they support your mental health, they support you academically and also it’s been lots of fun.”
Marvellous said she was ‘really happy’ with her A Level results after two years of hard work. The teenager had moved to the UK from Nigeria with older sister, Precious, and mum Oludayo after her dad gained a place as a British student.
Proud mum Oludayo said: “Marvellous has been amazing and worked hard. She has really enjoyed her time at BGS and got so much out of her experience.”
Marvellous learned about BGS’s Assisted Places scheme from a friend who attended BGS. She’s now considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry after university.
“The school has given me a good balance between work and fun because of the way it’s structured,” she said. “They don’t just prioritise your education, they want you to excel outside of academic life too.
“I would say to any young person considering coming here on an assisted place, go ahead and apply! It will benefit you a lot to come. I wouldn’t have been able to attend BGS were it not for the Assisted Places Scheme and I’m very grateful.”
“I wouldn’t have been able to attend BGS were it not for the Assisted Places Scheme and I’m very grateful.”
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