This has been a very good year group to work with, so when we came into school in the morning we were hoping for our best results. There was even talk of 80% of students getting 5 A* to C grades, with English and Maths. Imagine our delight when we realised it was 84%. In fact we checked it several times to be sure.

The results are wonderful, and just reward for teachers who do so much more than anyone could reasonably ask (supported by a committed team of associate staff), a group of young people who set and meet high standards for themselves and parents who were the difference when things did not go so smoothly. Results like this occur when almost everything comes together perfectly.

It is a very happy school to work and study in, but it will feel even happier as we return to these results in September. Then the work starts again.

Everyone concerned should feel very proud of themselves.