IT was smiles all round at The Cotswold School this morning as pupils received their GCSE’s results.

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Katie Straight, Amy White, Lucy Kitching, Holly Markham, Emily Coleman and Natalie Web

The school's top ranked student Kyla Bentinck-Henton earned nine A*s, an A distinction and an A

She said: “I’m extremely happy and proud of myself. All the hard work has paid off.

“It’s amazing to be the top student, I’m really shocked.”

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Kyla Bentinck-Henton 

Theo Godfrey achieved mainly A* results, with an A in French and an A distinction in maths.

He said: “I’m pretty surprised, particularly with the A* in English as it was a tough exam, and I’m really happy.”

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard:

Theo celebrates his GCSE results with his parents

Theo's parents came along to support and congratulate him.

“We are very proud and pleased with Theo’s results; he deserved it. Well done to the school and the students with all their results.”

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard:

Jack Bennett and Joe Adams

Friends Jack Bennett and Joe Adams said: “We’re feeling pretty good. We’re relieved now it’s all over and we did better than expected.” Jack achieved A’s and B’s with one C, while Joe earned A* and A’s.

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Joe Salf 

Joe Salf, from Bourton, achieved nine A* and one A, with perfect results in Italian and RE.

“I’m extremely happy and so pleased, ” he said.

“It was a genuine surprise to get the perfect results as in the exam I didn’t think it had gone that well. I’m looking forward to staying here for my A levels.”