Tensions were high on the night before Trinity Catholic High School students collected their GCSE results.

The nerves were not necessary however, as 93.5 percent of students gained A-C grades.

Ciaran Foster, 16, who got six As, three Bs and a C said he couldn’t sleep last night as he was so worried about his results.

“It’s the only time I have felt nervous, there was not much talking in the car coming here,” he said. “I’ve didn’t really understand what it was at first and then I realised… I’ve don’t really well.”

While about 80 percent of students will be staying on at the school, in Mornington Road, Woodford Green, some students are choosing to more practical qualifications.

Andrew Stevens, 16, is gong to study be an electrician in Harlow, he said: “I just wanted to do more practical stuff really. I think I have done alright. I’m not sure if I will go to university yet.”

First deputy Mark Loster said that while some students will be going off to do study different qualifications most well stay on.

Mr Loster said: “We are absolutely delighted the children have don outstandingly well, many of them will be returning to our sixth form which is very pleasing, we like to keep them.”