A Wembley Park academy consolidated the “exceptional results” it achieved last year, said its head on GCSE results day.

Brent & Kilburn Times: GCSE joy Shukri Lloyd got six 9s, three 8s and a 7 at Ark Academy in Wembley. Picture: Nathalie RaffrayGCSE joy Shukri Lloyd got six 9s, three 8s and a 7 at Ark Academy in Wembley. Picture: Nathalie Raffray (Image: Archant)

Ark Academy pupils were "relieved", "astounded" and "ecstatic" as friends sat together chatting about their results.

Shukri Lloyd, 16, received six grade 9s, the highest score, three grade 8s, one 7 and a C in additional maths.

"I feel good," she said.

Her mum Khadra added: "I couldn't sleep the last two nights. I couldn't sleep worrying about her."

Brent & Kilburn Times: Angel Egbuche got 7,8s and 9s (all As) in her GCSEs at Ark Academy in Wembley. Picture: Nathalie RaffrayAngel Egbuche got 7,8s and 9s (all As) in her GCSEs at Ark Academy in Wembley. Picture: Nathalie Raffray (Image: Archant)

Shukri is staying on at the school to do A-levels in English literature, maths and politics. "I want to be a lawyer." she said.

Angel Egbuche scored two 9s, an 8 and five 7s among her results. "I'm happy," she said. "I put in a lot of effort. Every day I made sure I was revising for at least two hours. I'm proud."

Principal Celia Smith said 75 per cent of pupils attained 4 to 9 grades and 50pc "got five strong passes".

"We got exceptional results last year and pretty much got the same this year," she added.