A PUPIL who balanced visiting her grandad daily to ensure he was safe and well and studying has received an "excellent set of grades".

Amy Denning, from Tong Leadership Academy, has now secured entry to Leeds Conservatoire and will continue on her journey to becoming a sound engineer.

She hopes to study Music Production at the leading music college.

This was all made possible after Amy achieved an "excellent set of grades", according to a spokesperson for Tong Leadership Academy.

The caring pupil helped with her grandfather's shopping, cleaning, walking his dog and also helped to keep him company throughout lockdown, while also juggling her GCSE work.

Teachers said that Amy worked with an incredible level of commitment and maturity to ensure that she continued to make progress in her education, alongside caring for her grandfather.

Cousins Denby McGinty and Joshua McGinty (pictured) completed their time at the school together by celebrating their results.

Denby, who was the school’s Head Girl, was thrilled to achieve a grade 8 in Maths and a Distinction in BTEC Performing Arts, which she will put to good use by studying Dance at CAPA arts college.

Josh’s results included a grade 8 in English Literature and a grade 7 in Maths.

His strong set of grades have helped him to secure a place on his dream Engineering course at Bradford College.

Meanwhile Aleena Adnan (pictured page 30) will continue her studies in Tong's sixth form in September after an exceptional set of results.

This included a grade 9 in English Language and grade 8s in English Literature, Art and Geography.

Head Boy Suhayl Hussain (pictured page 30), who was praised by staff for his positive attitude and infectious smile, was delighted to secure the grades he required to start his journey to becoming a motor vehicle technician at Leeds City College.

Dan Styles, Principal at Tong Leadership Academy, praised pupils and staff for their commitment to learning during a time of exceptional challenge.

He said: “This year, our pupils and staff have worked incredibly hard to overcome lockdowns, periods of isolation, illness and stress.

“Yet, in spite of these challenges, our pupils have continued to make progress in their education, whilst balancing the many extra challenges the pandemic has brought.

“We are incredibly proud of our community of pupils, parents and staff, who have met these challenges with courage, humanity and above all, kindness.

“I would like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who has supported our pupils in their achievements.”