Nationally, the results painted a mixed picture, with a slight rise in top grades offset by a small fall in the overall pass rate.

But across the borough, schools have been keen to stress not only their headline figures but also the dedication and personal triumphs of individual pupils.

Pupils at Flegg High with their GCSE results. (Image: Flegg High) Flegg High

At Flegg High Ormiston Academy, head girl Isla Gowing secured seven grade 8s and two grade 7s.

She is set to study maths, economics and physics at East Norfolk Sixth Form College - balancing her academic success with........

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