Students at Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School are celebrating exceptional results, with 77.6 per cent of GCSEs graded at 7, 8 or 9.

GCSE highlights include 33.7 per cent of grades awarded at 9, 58.5 per cent at 9–8 and 77.6 per cent at 9–7.

In addition, 15.9 per cent of students achieved at least eight GCSEs at grade 9, while 17.7 per cent secured grades 8 or 9 in all their subjects.

Kseniia K, who will be studying psychology, sociology and English literature A-levels at Stephen Perse Cambridge, said: “I am very pleased with my results and I’m looking forward to studying at Stephen Perse Cambridge Sixth Form.”

Thomas K, who will be studying philosophy, English, history and classical civilisation A -levels at Stephen Perse Cambridge, said: “My time at Stephen Perse Cambridge and the support of my teachers has helped me to achieve my results.”

Natalie G will be studying biology, English, drama and psychology A-levels at Stephen Perse Cambridge and Dunila H will be studying biology, chemistry, maths and Spanish A-levels.

Incoming principal Stephen Ward, current vice-principal and head of 11-18, said: “We are incredibly proud of everything this year’s GCSE students have accomplished. Their achievements are a testament to the determination and positive attitude to learning that they have demonstrated throughout, as well as to all the support they have received from their families and teachers.

“We are now very much looking forward to seeing so many of them moving on to A-level study in our sixth form, where we know they will go from strength to strength.”