Oldham Hulme Grammar School is celebrating 'outstanding' GCSE results as almost half of the pupils receive marks.

The grammar school has seen a one per cent increase in the amount grade 9s secured by students and with an overall 46 per cent of grades being 9-7, the school has said that the hard work of students has 'paid off magnificently'. 

One of the top performers, Tak Lun, who has English as a second language, achieved 10 grade 9s along with one grade 8.

There were 11 students who received 10 or more grades at 9-7 with several subjects receiving 100 per cent 9-5 grades.

In art, meanwhile, all students received grades 6 or above, with 67 per cent achieving grades 9-7 and design and technology also saw 83 per cent of its students attain grades 9-7.

The sciences also performed 'exceptionally' well, with chemistry securing 88 per cent grades 9-7, biology 67 per cent, and physics 71per cent. 

Tony Oulton, headteacher of Oldham Hulme Grammar School, said: “We congratulate all those receiving their GCSE results today.

"We are massively proud of our Year 11s who have achieved brilliant grades in their exams this year.”

“Given that this cohort was the group whose start to secondary education was hit by school closures as a result of Covid lockdowns, their achievements are even more impressive, and testament to their resilience.

"Our students’ hard work and determination to succeed has paid off magnificently.”

“At Hulme Grammar, we ensure that, whatever their passions and strengths, students are given the tools to be their most successful selves.”

“I want to take this opportunity to thank the teachers, the pastoral team, the exams team, and all those staff who have supported students behind the scenes.

"Today’s results are something we are all massively proud of.”