GCSE results: 'Happy and excited faces' at Fred Longworth and St Mary's high schools

There was good news at Fred Longworth High School as the pupils celebrated their excellent examination results.

Top performers included: Shay Alldred, Macy Dews, Aidan Stott, Freya Stanton, Michael Lord, John Richmond, Marcus Lomas, Annie Kavanagh, Fintan Courtney, Emily Lloyd, Ahmed Hasson, Sania Kashif, Lexi Mackintosh and Phoebe Johnson, but many others also did very well.

Headteacher Paul Davies said: “We are proud of the achievements of all our students and it is particularly pleasing to see the happy and excited faces as students realised they have achieved what they need to take the next steps in their education.

"These excellent results have been achieved by hard work on the part of the students, together with their teachers and, of course, the parents who have supported them through a very tough set of exams. Well done to you all and the very best of luck for the future.”

Pupils and staff from St Mary’s High School in Astley also celebrated some excellent marks.

Headteacher Andrew Dawson said: “I would like to congratulate students for all their dedication and achievement. These results reflect excellent progress for our students.”

Among the pupils celebrating were: George Little, who scored four grade nines and five grade eights; Emma Welsford with nine grades nines; Charlotte Hall who achieved a grade nine, five grade eights and three grade sevens; Arnav Bhalla with six grade nines and three grade eights; and Deeya Sharma who earned nine grades nines.