Students at Cromwell Community College are celebrating a record-breaking year of GCSE results with 65 per cent of pupils achieving at least five A* to C grades including maths and English.

Cambs Times: Students with GCSE results at CromwellStudents with GCSE results at Cromwell (Image: Archant)

Compared to 57 per cent last year, it shows a 14 per cent increase with many pupils achieving the highest grades, with the top 10 performers gaining 80 A*-A grades between them.

Rhian Young achieved nine A*s, one A and a level two distinction whilst Teri Parsonage achieved six A*s, four As and a level two merit.

Cambs Times: Gugan Kupendran and Owen Frear with results at Cromwell.Gugan Kupendran and Owen Frear with results at Cromwell. (Image: Archant)

Jane Horn said: “The results are thoroughly deserved.

“Everyone worked very hard this year and it’s fantastic to see the rewards.

“We are also expecting a record number of entrants into Cromwell Sixth form with over 100 applications for the first time.”