Just shy of a quarter of exams taken at the Davenant were graded an A* or A and just over a half were awarded one of the top three grades.

Highlights at the Loughton School came in the form of Meaghan Donaghy and Jack Hogan who both received 4 A*s.

Meghan is going to Oxford to Study Mathematics and Jack is going to study Medicine at Imperial College.

Other students going to Oxford include Laura Childs and Femi Fakounde, who both scooped 2A*s and 2As, and James Lingfield, with 2A*s and an A.

Sam Dutnall is going to Cambridge with A*s and 2 As.

Other students who achieved straight As and A*s include Imani Looby, Felix French, Ryan Hogan and James McNicholas.

Adam Thorne, head teacher, said “We at Davenant are very proud of the students and their exceptional results.

"They have worked hard and fully deserve their success. We are blessed to have very experienced A level teachers who work well with our students and I wish to thank them for all their hard work and dedication."

Mary Vine Morris, chair of governors, said: ‘It was a privilege to be part of such an exciting morning.

"To see the students’ faces as they found out they are into their University or apprenticeship of choice was a joy."