Pupils at Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School and Sixth Form College (TIGHS) have been celebrating their GCSE successes.

The Blackburn school said 90 per cent of students achieve a "strong pass" in GCSE English and maths and 94 per cent of students achieve a "standard pass" in English and maths.

The average grade in the English Baccalaureate subjects was 7.0.

Humaira Ougradar was awarded the highest grade 9 in 11 of her subjects and grade 8 in one subject.

She will be going on to study chemistry, maths, biology and psychology.

Humaira said: “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate my GCSE results today with my friends and family. TIGHS has taught me that if you put in the hard work and have faith, achieving your dreams is possible.”

Tasneem Umerji got 10 grade 9s and two grade 8s.  She will study maths, chemistry, computer science and criminology at A-level.

Tasneem said, “I can’t believe it! I’m so happy I’ve been able to make the school and my parents proud. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the hard work the teachers have put in, so I want to say thank you and I hope I continue to make them proud.”

Aamina Sikandar achieved the top grade 9 in seven subjects and grade 8 in four subjects, as well as two distinction*s.

She will be going on to study A-levels in biology, chemistry, psychology and English language.

Aamina added: “It’s been a lot of hard work to get to where we are today, but seeing my friends and everyone so happy - it really has been worth it. I am excited to see what studying at TIGHS Sixth Form brings.”

TIGHS pupils also performed well in the English Baccalaureate subjects. The English Baccalaureate recognises achievement in a range of academic and challenging subjects.

It is awarded to pupils who achieve grades 9-5 in English, maths, science, a modern foreign language and history or geography.

Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE, chief executive of Star Academies, which runs the school, said: “We are delighted with the results that our pupils have achieved. I am incredibly thankful for the contribution made by our incredible teachers and support staff as well as our wonderful and supportive parents.

“We want each of our young women to go on and realise their value and achieve their dreams. Today’s results reflect one more milestone on their journey towards that amazing future.”