The college, which supports learners resitting maths, English and other subjects needed to progress in their careers, saw an “outstanding” set of results today.

Amanda Woodfin, headteacher at The Bulmershe School, said her Year 11s have achieved great things with this year’s grades.

Paul Gibson, of Maiden Erlegh School, said he was “thrilled” to watch his Year 11 pupils open their GCSE results today.

Shirley Austin, at The Forest School, has sent her congratulations to students and their families as her Year 11s picked up their grades this morning.

Andrew Johnson, headteacher at Maiden Erlegh thanked teachers for their “professionalism, integrity and extraordinary hard work” during this process.

Leona Bennetts, acting head of Year 11, said: “Well done Class of 2021. It has been a difficult time for everyone, but the students have all risen to the challenge...

Eight in 10 grades pupils received today were the equivalent of an A grade or above, and 92% a B or higher.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon’s headteacher, Dr Simon Uttley, said in spite of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, his Year 11 pupils have achieved fantastic grades this summer.

Mr Gray said “exceptional results” were awarded across a range of subjects, with full pass rates in: art and design, biology, chemistry, Chinese, computer science, further maths, photography, physics and...

Year 11 students at UTC Reading collected their GCSE and technical qualification results this morning, and principal Jonathan Nicholls said he is "incredibly proud" of them all.