Sasha Twenefour was among the highest achievers, earning 10 grade 9s.
She said: “I didn’t think I would get so many.”
A self-described maths enthusiast, Sasha praised the school’s extended support for year 11 pupils.
She said: “The extra support is great, basically free tuition.”
She now plans to study maths, biology, and chemistry at Brampton Manor Academy.
Famida Islam celebrates nine grade 9s at Forest Gate Community School (Image: Courtesy of Tom Barnes) Famida Islam also excelled, achieving nine grade 9s and one 8.
She credited her success to the school’s dynamic progress reporting system.
Famida hopes to pursue a career in medicine or science, and is considering Brampton Manor or Newham College for her next steps.
Ibrahim Mastan earned seven 9s, two 8s, and a 6, despite living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic condition that kept him studying at home for much of years seven to nine.
He said: “If I didn’t push myself then I wouldn’t be in the place where I am right now.”
Dylan Keser on GCSE results day (Image: Courtesy of Tom Barnes) Dylan Keser, who entered foster care during his studies, achieved two 7s and two 6s.
He said: “I gave as much as I could to get these results.”
Dylan often arrived at school by 7.15am and stayed until 5.30pm, supported by his foster mother.
Headteacher Stacey Goyan said: “I am so proud of this year group.
“They came into school every single day and worked incredibly hard, even when things were tough.
“They were resilient, they supported each other and they never gave up.
“They deserve the world, and I am grateful we were able to deliver these results for them.”
She said the school’s consistently high standards were key to the success.
She said: “We don’t apologise for the high standards we set, because it works.”