Student Profiles (ID 1198)

• Aayan
  Aayan

  Aayan’s experiences in Year 7 helped him come out of his shell and develop close friendships. He loved art and the sciences but, to get away from school, he conducted a lot of reading focused on fantasy and self-help books as well as texts about medicine and how to become a doctor. Teachers remember Aayan as someone who made profoundly strong connections between his classroom work and what was happening in the wider world. He was eternally positive, confident and deeply reflective.

  Aayan was inspired by his parents as well as his work experience alongside doctors. This, as well as following YouTubers’ journey into medicine, led him to choose all three sciences plus maths at A level; “they felt like the right step forward.” Aayan achieved three As and a B in these courses which led to an undergraduate degree in medicine at Leicester. His ambition is to work within the NHS and share the knowledge that he has been provided.

• David
  David

  From Distinction to Dreams, David's Sixth Form Journey has culminated in celebrating a fantastic set of results, having achieved Distinction in Double Business and a B in History; with his proudest success being his achievement in History. Reflecting on his journey, he credits the Sixth Form at Isleworth & Syon for offering unwavering support since his very first day in Year 12. He gives special thanks to Mr Judge and Mr Nowicki, whose guidance was instrumental in his success, “They helped me get the structure on point,” he explained. “At the end of the year, they gave me the tools I needed to really engage and focus, and that made all the difference.” Now preparing to study Accounting and Finance at the University of Surrey, David is driven by a long-term ambition to become a real estate agent. He wholeheartedly recommends the Sixth Form to future students: “The teachers are supportive and always encourage you to give your best and maximum effort. To succeed, you have to match the hard work they put into you – that's the real key.” With focus, determination, and the right support, David has shown that great results can lead to even greater opportunities.

• Blake
  Blake

  From Year 7, Blake immersed himself in the school's breadth of opportunities and experiences along a self-proclaimed “rollercoaster” journey. Blake leaves an incredibly strong, impactful and positive legacy in our school community. He worked hard to fulfil his academic potential while also taking part in the wider, enrichment activities, like captaining the school football team and performing on stage in productions and festivals. Blake also recited poetry at Shakespeare's Globe in the national Poetry by Heart final at the end of Year 11.

  He was proud to be elected as Head Student in his final year, where he was active in leading the Student Council as well as our first-ever Culture Day event. Teachers remember Blake as huge driven and highly principled, especially around social justice. He had an endless love of building discussion in the pursuit of knowledge.

  Blake's A levels were inspired by both his thirst for learning and a former Isleworthian who studied law at Oxbridge. He earned three A*s and left us to take a law degree at Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

• Rafiul
  Rafiul

  Over the Moon with Triple Distinction, when Rafiul opened his A level results this morning, he could hardly believe his eyes; Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in Double Business and IT. For him, this wasn't just a set of grades; it was the culmination of two years of hard work, self-reflection, and determination in the Sixth Form. Back in Year 12, he admits he knew he needed to “pull his socks up.” His teachers at Isleworth and Syon recognised his potential and gave him a full study timetable designed to keep him working at his full capacity. That structure combined with the encouragement and guidance of his teachers was a huge turning point. The school has also provided him with countless opportunities to develop beyond the classroom. One of the highlights has been his volunteering at a local Arabic school, where he teaches students from Year 5 to Year 9, “I find it particularly rewarding to pass on knowledge and watch their confidence grow,” he says. Reflecting on how far he's come and today, with those triple distinctions in hand, he's

  not only celebrating his academic success but also his secured place at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he'll be studying Marketing Management. For him, Isleworth and Syon has been more than just a school, it's been a community. “The people here are incredibly special. The whole place feels like one big friendship group,” he explains. He believes that choosing the right people to have in your circle is vital: “Surround yourself with people who inspire you and push you to work hard; and here at Isleworth and Syon, those people are in abundance.” His advice to future students. “Don't be disheartened if things don't immediately go your way, persevere, apply yourself, and stay focused on the end goal.” From a student determined to push himself, to a future university undergraduate ready to take on the world, his journey is proof that the right mindset, the right support, and the right people can make all the difference.

• Hafidh
  Hafidh

  Hafidh reports how having access to a wide range of books and genres in the school library fuelled his creativity and expended his vocabulary. He also bought into a broad range of leadership opportunities; this included being part of a group of five who finished fifth nationally in Shell’s The Bright Ideas Challenge Year 9. He feels that this was his catalyst for pursuing a career in engineering.

  He was an active debater, involved in performing arts, acted as a reading mentor, and completed the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award. In Year 13, he was elected as Deputy Head Student. Teaching staff remember Hafidh as having a positive mindset, which led to rapid progress because of his active listening.

  Hafidh was the first of his family to either go to university or access a degree apprenticeship. The priority was to follow his passion into civil engineering through a degree apprenticeship. Such fluidity supports our employment mantra: “pathways, not corridors.”

• Joseph
  Joseph

  “I can clearly see how far I’ve come, from someone unsure of their path, to a young man stepping confidently into the future. I’m proud of my journey” - Joseph Considine

  Joseph arrived at school in Year 12 from school in Richmond borough. In his own words, Joseph’s move to I&S was a significant “turning point” in his life. His vocational courses allowed him to focus on applied, work-related subjects. He has commented that his teachers “invested in [him] from the start”, giving him confidence.

  Some of Joseph’s outstanding opportunities included the Sports Leaders qualification, where he had the opportunity to play with England rugby players. He also received invaluable guidance about university and apprenticeships which supported him throughout the UCAS process. At one point, Joseph planned to go straight into the armed forces after finishing Year 13, but he says that the school gave him the self-belief to apply for university. He left to study a BSc in Sport & Outdoor Education at the University of Chichester.

• Ethan
  Ethan

  Ethan was inspired to come to our school by the amazing “hands-on” opportunities on display at the school’s Open Evening. When he first joined, Ethan had already developed a passion for all things electrical and, in particular, military mechanical systems.

  Unsurprisingly, his most memorable school trip was a Year 10 STEM trip to the Southall army barracks. He displayed leadership skills within school by acting as both a sports and digital ambassador. Staff remember Ethan as being wholly conscientious learner.

  Following his deep passion for military technology and mechanics, Ethan chose a degree in design and engineering at The Engineering & Design Institute. Ethan is profoundly thankful to his A level teachers who all went above and beyond to shape his future; they all provided expertise and support so that he could fulfil his goals.

• Cheng
  Cheng

  Cheng immediately felt comfortable at school among his many close friends and surrounded by great facilities. In particular, Cheng remembers his Year 10 geography urban fieldtrip to Canary Wharf and Cubitt Town; this opened his eyes to the stark socio-economic and cultural inequalities in London in relation to quality of life. Cheng reports how this intense in-person, firsthand experience pushed him harder to succeed in school; he became more ambitious and driven.

  Teachers remember Cheng as being a slow burner; he developed well-embedded and highly effective academic habits over time. Indeed, Cheng himself acknowledges how these “great habits resulted in great results.” He particularly enjoyed broadening his horizons via a psychology A level, as well as biology and economics. The latter inspired his acceptance of an offer from the Durham University to read accounting and finance; he was the first in his family to go to university.