There were happy faces at Highgate Wood School as students collected their GCSE results.

Ham & High: Highgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna AshbyHighgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna Ashby (Image: Archant)

Photographer Siorna Ashby was down at the Montenotte Road school to take pictures on an emotional day for students.

Adrian Hartley, assistant headteacher and Key Stage 4 lead, said: “I’m really pleased.

“There were so many happy faces. It’s lovely to see. Top results went up – 9 to 8s were up by 5per cent.”

Ham & High: Highgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna AshbyHighgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna Ashby (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Highgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna AshbyHighgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna Ashby (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Highgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna AshbyHighgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna Ashby (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Highgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna AshbyHighgate Wood School students picking up their GCSE results day. Photo by Siorna Ashby (Image: Archant)