The Regis School students 'thrilled' at results

Mrs Twinn, Fay Chapman and Mr Garlick happy with the result

Another 'strong performance' at the school saw 58 per cent achieving a 4 or above with 38 per cent opening results with a grade 5 or above.

The school said that 'almost all' students who expressed interest in staying in the school's 6th form have been offered places.

Vice Principal Jo Lewis said: "I am delighted as always to see that the hard work of students and staff has been reflected in their GCSE achievements.

Jumping for joy: Rob Walters, Isobel Howard, Teri-Ann Driscoll, Amelia and Cameron Scott Darling.

"It is great to know that as a result students will be able to continue with their chosen next steps, typically by joining out 6th form."

Top achieving students include Faye Chapman, who received a 9 in RE, 8 in history, 8 in maths, music D*, English language 6, English literature 7, combined science 7-6, further maths B, German 4.

She said: "I am really pleased with achieving a grade 9 in RE and a B in further maths. I want to thank my teachers for never giving up on me!"

Principal Mike Garlick added: “I congratulate our students on their well-deserved results today.

Cameron Scott Darling as he opens his results

"I would also like to thank our staff who are so important in supporting their success.

"As a United Learning academy we strive to bring out ‘The Best In Everyone’ and are pleased to have done so again this year.”

Another top performing student, Cameron Scott-Darling, said: "I am overjoyed and beside myself!

All of the hard work paid off, especially in English!

Thanks to everyone and especially Mrs Lewis for your support."

Cameron received: English literature 9, English language 8, PE BTEC D*, business studies A, geography 7, maths 7, biology 7, chemistry 6, physics 6

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