Teary-eyed students celebrated success today after ripping open their GCSE results.

Hatch End High School, in Headstone Lane, Harrow, has joined schools across the borough in celebrating the successes of their GCSE students.

Particular successes included Chandler Low, who achieved nine A* and four A grades and Richard Pengelly who achieved seven A* and five A grades.

Mohit Litesh gained eight A*s, five A’s and one B grade while Daniella Man took home seven A*s, four A’s and a B.

Yvette Shaw, pastoral team assistant, said: “Having worked with the students for five years it is very satisfying to see them achieve such brilliant results after all their hard work and I wish them every success in the future.”