Oscar Ingram is dreaming of becoming an engineer after excelling as the pupil who has made the most progress at Hummersknott Academy in Darlington.

Oscar’s results were almost three grades higher than expected on average across all subjects.

He said: “I am over the moon because I put in so much effort – revising for six hours every weekday night and nine hours at weekends – and it’s all paid off.”

Oscar has ambitions to be an electrical engineer and will now study at UTC South Durham.

Hummersknott Academy recently became part of the Advance Learning Partnership, and Executive Head Teacher, James Keating, said: “Oscar personifies what teaching is all about – achieving the best for every single pupil. He’s worked so hard and richly deserves his success.”

Best performing girl at the school was Rosie Wytcherley with seven Grade 9s and two Grade 7s.

“I was quite nervous but I feel I’ve done better than I dared hope, and I’m proud to have come out as the top performing girl,” she said.

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Top performing boy was Luke Cinnamond, with eight Grade 9s and two Grade 8s.

Mr Keating added: “The students and staff have worked so hard to achieve their goals and we are delighted to see the children achieve results that will help them to take the next step.

“There have been some outstanding performances but congratulations to all our students. We wish them well in the future, and hope they leave with happy memories of their time at Hummersknott.”