A CANCER-stricken pupil gained top GCSE grades — after lessons were sent to him by robot.

       Seb Murphy was diagnosed with leukaemia aged three and has needed chemo, radiotherapy, a stem cell transplant and spine surgery.

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       Seb Murphy, who was diagnosed with leukaemia aged three, has achieved a string of amazing GSCE results despite having lessons sent to him via robot Credit: PA

       He missed 18 months of school and shielded in the pandemic — but studied thanks to a robot on loan from Leeds General Infirmary.

       It sat in lessons and beamed the action back to Seb’s tablet.

       Yesterday, he was thrilled to gain a 9, five 8s and three 7s.

       Seb, of Guiseley, West Yorks, said: “It’s been a rough journey but I’m really pleased.

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       "It’s more than I expected. I’d advise anyone in a similar situation to keep working hard and stay positive.”

       The 16-year-old will stay at Bradford Grammar School to take A-levels in psychology, business, history and English literature.

       Headteacher Simon Hinchcliffe said: “We are very proud of Seb. He is a credit to the school.

       "We look forward to supporting him as he pursues his A-levels in September."

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