The Class of 2025 has truly excelled itself at TPS as the school has achieved its best ever GCSE results.

It’s hard to tell who was happier last Thursday morning – the students collecting their results or headteacher Mark Marande with a third of all GCSEs being 7 to 9.

Those figures are the equivalent of A to A* in old-school money, while nearly 85 per cent achieved the ‘Four Plus’ of a Grade C or higher in English and Maths.

“We are incredibly proud of the class of 2025,” said Mark as the hullaballoo eased on a morning to remember.

“We’ve actually achieved the best results in the history of the school and that’s saying something given the school has been here since 1958.”

The school’s top student was Eve Bradshaw with a jaw-dropping eleven Grade 9s, placing her in the top 150 nationally. The youngster from Westbourne worked “very, very hard” to get them, but wasn’t expecting such resounding success.

“I had been revising for about a month and a half before my exams and I just tried as hard as I could,” who is planning to do four A-Levels at Bohunt Sixth Form with an eye on studying medicine at university.

Lily Bleach-Richards was one of the first students through the door, and had a smile as wide as the TPS sports hall after getting a collection of grades 5 to 7.

She said: “They’re very, very good - I had quite low expectations so I’m really relieved,” added Lily, who is off to Godalming College.

Artie Carter was another high-flyer as there were multiple 9s among his grades, with the Headley teen aiming for pilot school after Godalming College.

He said: “It just came down to a lot of hard work and long evenings, looking at flash cards and revising.”

There was also a chef’s kiss for Sam Soden, who is off to study catering and cookery at South Downs College thanks to some tasty grades.

“I’m just happy – I really like cooking and want to be a chef,” said Sam, who is passionate about cooking according to his thrilled mum.

Another student who arrived early was Thomas Frost, whose impressive results included two 8s and six 7s. And what was the key to his success?

“It’s about believing in yourself and doing what you need to do,” he said, adding: “Don’t overdo it but you do need to revise.”

There were some excellent results and averages across the board with just over 85 per cent of students achieving grades 4 to 9 in English, maths, biology, chemistry, drama, physics, geography, dance, music, sociology, art, music and Mandarin.

“I think it’s the hard work and the partnership with parents – we try and work so closely with the parents, with the students, with the school, and it’s that three-way relationship and that strive for top achievement,” said Mr Marande in pinpointing the secret to the school’s success.

“High expectations run through everything we do. That attitude of you can do it and you can get there is what makes it work.”

And his final word to the TPS class of 2025?

“Class of 2025 you absolutely smashed it, we cannot be prouder of you – well done.”