TOP GCSE marks were awarded to students at Oaklands College today (Tuesday).

Overall, 69 per cent of learners achieved an A* to C grade across subjects including English, Maths and Science – the pass rate was 98 per cent.

Principal Mark Dawe said: “After the success of our A-level students last week, we are thrilled to have our GCSE learners do so well.

“It’s great to see people of all ages taking on new challenges and we are pleased to be able to offer them the opportunity to learn something new.”