Nervous pupils gathered at Sheppey’s Oasis Academy to find out their GCSE results.

A total of 286 children sat the exams which may determine what they go on to do next.

Of these, 124 (43%) achieved at least five A* to C grades.

VIDEO: Reaction to the GCSE results at the Oasis Academy

And 90% of the teenagers received at least one grade at A* to C – a 6% increase on 2015.

When it came to English and maths, 95 pupils (33%) achieved A* to Cs – up 5% on last year.

In English alone, results broke all records with 63% of pupils recording A* to C grades – a 19% increase.

And the percentage of learners getting 5 A* to C, including English and maths, improved from 24% to 31%.

The academy is optimistic results might improve as a number of remarks have been requested.

There were many positive stories. Daniel Fullbrook, who wants to be a forensic scientist, got either an A* or C in all of the subjects he took.

A spokesman for the academy said: “Daniel has exceeded expectations.

“He is visually impaired but has demonstrated hard work, resilience and the belief to achieve really is possible.”

The Sheerness resident said: “Throughout my life I’ve been told there’s things that I can’t do and I want to prove those people that I can.”

Bethany Haddy, who is also visually impaired, achieved nine A* to Cs, making significant progress, particularly in science and English Literature.

Joe Wallis, of Eastchurch, gained 11 A* to Cs including As in business, maths and English.

He won the Dulwich Cup for outstanding achievement in 2015 at the academy – the first boy ever to do so.

Jodie Chopping achieved 12 A* to C grades with the top grade D* in dance.

A popular figure, she was nominated for an Oasis Sheppey Sports Award this year.

Fellow dancer Danielle Longhurst achieved 12 A* to Cs with A grades in business and maths.

Halfway resident Ryan Gibbons was thrilled with his 12 A*-C grades, achieving an A in business.

Sheerness neighbours Harrison Wilson and Kieran Robson were thrilled with their success.

They achieved a total of 15 A and B grades between them – nine for Harrison and six for Kieran.

Rushenden resident Ana Ferreira was the top achieving girl with 12 A* to C grades including A* in maths, and A grades in science, sociology and her home language of Portuguese.

Michal Furtak is one of the academy’s top learners in terms of the progress he’s made.

His family moved from Poland to Sheppey and when he joined the school in 2011 he didn’t speak any English.

He left Year 11 with a total of 10 GCSEs, one of which was an A in maths and another was an A in Polish.

He said: “I did better than I expected to do so I’m pretty happy with them.”

Four friends, Erin Hilts, Melissa Hubbard, Darcey West and Jess Kincaid, were delighted when comparing achievements.

Halfway’s Faron Mortimer completed 10 subjects including an A* in food as well as A* to Cs in English, science and sport.

Jay Hamilton achieved seven A* to C passes, having received extra help for literacy.

His best results were in English Literature, additional science and food, achieving B grades in all three. Tia Quince, of Sheerness, proved attendance is key to success.

When she joined the Academy in Year 9 her attendance was low but in Year 10 she turned it around with nine A to C grades, seven at the top grades.

But it wasn’t just the students who were celebrating.

Teaching assistant Wendy Bermingham has worked at the Academy for eight years and supported hundreds of pupils.

This year she combined her work alongside studying and was overjoyed with her A* in hospitality and catering.

She said: “I can’t believe it. I’m 50 next month, what a great early birthday present.”

Outgoing executive principal David Millar said: “I would like to congratulate all students on their results.

“Students of all ability levels have raised their game and can be proud of their achievements.

“While we are pleased results have improved from last year, they are nowhere near where we would like them to be.”