Warwick School has congratulated its year 11 pupils for their "excellent" results despite "overcoming significant disruption" to their school experience.

The school said it is "extremely proud of our pupils", and the staff who have "done so much to support them and minimise the impact of the pandemic" on their education.

In eight subjects, including Maths, Biology, Physics, History, and Chemistry, over 50 per cent of pupils secured the top grade of an A* or equivalent 9/8.

Headmaster, James Barker, commented: "Given the much-publicised return of GCSE grades to 2019 levels, this morning's results were reassuringly consistent with Warwick School's pre-Covid achievements.

"The fact that the percentage of A*/9-8 grades is higher than our 2019 equivalent is testimony to the courage and perseverance of pupils and staff, given the unique circumstances faced by this year group over the five years of their secondary education.

"We now look to the future and their Sixth Form years as we all work to ensure that this cohort leave us in two years' time equipped to thrive at university, the world of work, and beyond."

Richard Nicholson, principal of Warwick Schools Foundation, added: "I could not be more proud of the Foundation's GCSE pupils.

"They have applied themselves with focus and determination, characteristics which have paid dividends with such outstanding results, ensuring that they are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.

"I hope that they and their families are truly proud of their achievements."