There were high achievers at Linton Village College, where 73 per cent of students taking GCSEs achieved five passes at A*-C including English and maths.

Thirty per cent of the group achieved five or more A* or A grades and 100 per cent of the students passed their exams.

Among the top achievers were Zoe Newton who achieved 10 A* grades.

Finlay Charlesworth and Holly Bowie each achieved nine A* and one A grade. Anna Cooper achieved seven A* and three A grades, Ivor Crooks also achieved seven A* grades plus two As and one B. Charlie Cameron achieved six A* grades, three As and one B. Oliver Foo, achieved five A* and five As. Rosie Simmons gained three A*s and seven As.

Head, Helena Marsh said: “We are thrilled with the performance of our Year 11 group.

“They have made exceptional progress during their time at Linton Village College. There are a great number of personal successes stories and achievements to be very proud of. The students and staff have worked incredibly hard in a time of significant curriculum change and turbulence in the education system. I wish all our students every success in the next stage of their educational journeys.