AMERY Hill School has announced “excellent” GCSE results, being particularly proud of how well students have done in the most important core subjects of English, maths and science.

According to a statement, 82 per cent of students achieved a good pass in English, 83 per cent in maths, and 79 per cent achieved at least two good passes in science.

“Our overall results have seen more students achieving at least five passes, including English and maths, at 77per cent, which is an improvement on last year’s results,” the statement read.

And headteacher Elizabeth Wylie said: “We are so proud of these results, which is a reflection on the hard work of both students and staff, and the support of our parents as well. This is a team effort, where everyone works together to make sure that every individual achieves his or her best.

“We are particularly pleased that students have been successful at the new high level in English and maths, and achieved the new ‘nine’ grade which is higher than the previous A*. Nationally, only two to four per cent were expected to achieve this, but more than five per cent of our students achieved this in both English and maths, with five per cent achieving this top grade in English and eight per cent in maths.”

She added: “In a time of change in education, this reflects our dedicated staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure that our young people are now able to move on to their next steps with the best qualifications possible. We wish them all the best in the future.”

Students who have achieved “incredible” results include Lucy Bayliss, who achieved an outstanding seven A* and three grade nines at GCSE (equivalent of A**) and also achieved an A grade in further maths.

Montague Moran also excelled with four A*, four A and one grade 9, as well as an A in further maths, Isobelle Miles achieved five A* and five A grades, with Rebecca Gordon gaining four A*, four A and one grade 9, and Louise Twinning three A* and seven A grades.

Said Ms Wylie: “These are just some of the amazing achievements by our students.”