Rendcomb College Sixth Formers are celebrating receiving their A-Level results in what has been the first normally examined year since 2019.

And results are up from that year, with 73 pecent of pupils achieving A*-B and 49 per cent gaining A*-A.

Pupils performed particularly well in art, English, EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), German, history, photography, physics and psychology where everyone achieved an A*-B grade.

"Business studies (BTEC) pupils excelled with 100 per cent of pupils achieving Distinction*-Distinction, alongside computing with all pupils attaining A*-A.

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Head of College, Rob Jones, said: “It is wonderful to see these great results from this years’ Sixth Form.

"This is a group of young people who have endured two years of upheaval during this crucial period in their educational career.

"They have taken it in their stride and it is no surprise to me that through their dedication and resilience that they have done so well.”

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Molly P was among the top performers, attaining four A* grades. She has secured her place to study law at Durham but his now considering taking a year out and applying to Cambridge.

Poppy W attained three A* and an A and hopes to study environmental biology at Exeter.

Eddie M secured two A* and two A grades, allowing him to take up his place at the University of Reading to study computer science.

Nathan S-M, who is well known for his work in local theatre, achieved an A*, B and Distinction which means he will be going on to study drama and musical theatre at Trinity Laban in London.

Isabel F achieved A*, A*, B and is looking forward to pursuing a career in photography and creative arts.

Kate H, who is going on to study agriculture, achieved A*, A, Distinction.

Three long-time Rendcombians, who all joined in the junior school, also had great results with Dylan S and Jack B both achieving three A’s, along with Emily F who secured A*, A, A, B. All are going on to study at university.

Bertie P, who is currently studying his GCSEs, attained A* in A-Level Maths, and Jacob M is now off to medical school after taking a year out.