Former Hulme Hall Grammar School pupils took centre stage in front of family, friends and teachers at a prestigious awards ceremony in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The Cheadle Hulme school’s annual presentation ceremony saw high-profile guest Dame Kathy August deliver an inspirational speech before presenting the GCSE examination certificates.

Head teacher Rachael Allen said: ‘It was delightful to see all our old pupils and to catch up with them now they’ve moved on to different colleges and careers.

‘They are certainly deserving of an evening dedicated to celebrating all the hard work they’ve put in over the years.’