The Brakenhale School reported improvements across all areas in this year's A Level results with a huge five per cent increase in the total pass rate.

All 39 pupils passed their A Level or Btec qualifications at the school, with 73 per cent grading A*-C and more than half nabbing grades of A*-B. 

The figures show a 10 per cent increase in the number of grades at A*-B and a 13 per cent increase in the number of grades at A*-C. 

Headteacher, Jane Coley said: “It is very rewarding to see our students doing so well, and all the hard work of students, staff and parents paying off.  I have been delighted with the way the Sixth Form team and the student body have responded so positively to our very high expectations and these results bear testimony to this.

"On results day our sixth form team continue to provide excellent support for students as they make decisions about their next steps."

Deputy Headteacher, Andy Hartles leads the Post 16 team and said: “It was incredibly pleasing to see the number of fails dropping significantly and is indicative of how rapidly the school is moving forward."