UK's oldest GCSE student celebrates exam success after highest grade possible
A 92-year-old man who is believed to be the oldest GCSE student to sit an exam has passed his maths paper with the highest mark possible.
Source: joe.co.uk
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A 92-year-old man who is believed to be the oldest GCSE student to sit an exam has passed his maths paper with the highest mark possible.
Derek Skipper, of Orwell, Cambridge, signed up to take the exam to challenge himself - and passed his maths GCSE with the highest possible grade. He said he was 'delighted' with his result.
For many the results will determine what College or Sixth Form they go to
Dave Skipper says he returned to studying after seeing a young friend struggle with the exam.