Results are cause for celebration

Pupils at Uxbridge College received their grades on Thursday, August 23.

Laraine Smith, headteacher at the school in Park Road, Uxbridge, said: "Yet again our students and staff have worked really hard and that work has paid off; it is definitely time to celebrate.

"We are delighted to see such a strong showing in maths, the sciences, IT and languages, particularly amid so much concern nationally that there is too much bias towards softer subjects."

One pupil, Sahar Zargarzadeh, 20, of Feltham, achieved five grade As in biology, chemistry, physics, maths and Persian.

She said: "I'm surprised and really happy, I did not think I would do so well, it's fantastic.

"It was hard work but the teachers were great and it is well worth it, seeing the results."

Sahar will be taking A-levels in science and maths at the college next year and wants to become a pharmacist.

Ms Smith said: "Some of our greatest successes at GCSE are people who may have had a shaky start at school, or who had to work on their english skills, but have thrived here at college.

"We will look forward to seeing many of our GCSE successes back at college to take either A-levels, or one of a huge range of vocational courses, such as BTECs, which will put them ahead of the competition either in terms of jobs, or going on to higher education."