Cumberland Community School said almost 70 per cent of pupils secured strong passes in their GCSE English and maths.
More than a quarter of students earned top grades (7s, 8s, and 9s) across all subjects.
“But they’ve been so resilient and looking at the grades they’ve achieved it’s clear to see they’ve done exceptionally well.
“I’m feeling relieved and excited.
“But most of all I’m feeling really happy and really proud of the students.”
The school said that through the Prestigious Colleges Programme, “many” pupils have secured scholarships to study at selective private sixth forms.
Adam Salih, 16, earned six grade 9s, two 8s, and one 6 despite spending much of the year in hospital with a chronic lung condition.
Adam said: “Being in hospital throughout GCSEs was stressful because I’d come back and find out everyone had learnt all this content.
“But I worked really hard and the school supported me a lot – especially my teacher Mr Ziggy.”
He will now go on to study maths, further maths, and physics at Brampton NCS Sixth Form.
Amy Fofana, also 16, achieved six 9s, three 8s, and one 7.
She was part of the Prestigious Colleges Programme, which helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds gain entry to private sixth forms.
She has been awarded a scholarship to University College School (UCS) in Hampstead, where she will study English literature, politics, history, and either maths or economics.
Amy said: “Being part of the Prestigious Colleges Programme was quite arduous because we’re all competing for the same spots at sixth form.
“But I’m happy I did it now that it’s all worth it.”
