West Hatch High School students bagged a series of top grades, with 79 per cent of exams coming back with an A* to C grade.

Overall, 98 per cent of all exams passed at the Chigwell school.

Headteacher Daniel Leonard said: "I have seen at first hand the hard work and endeavour that our students and staff have put in to make these results a reality.

"We are all exceptionally proud of how well our students have performed once again this year.

"Results like these do not come about without a huge amount of dedication from students and staff alike as well as the support of parents, and I hope that all those involved are delighted with the culmination of two years hard work.

"I’d like to wish all of our students the very best of luck for the next stage in their lives in whichever path they choose to take whether it be university, apprenticeships or straight into the world of work.”

Particularly strong results came from Megan Isley (A*, A, A), Owen De Graaf (A, A, A), Phoebe Clements (A, A, B), Max Rutherford (A, A, B) and Sophie Culver (A, A, B) with Naomi Whittaker, Harry Oliver, Nilofer Sait and Saul Wratten all achieving A, A, C grades.

Strong performances cam art, history and chemistry, where 67, 61 and 57 per cent of grades were A* to B respectively.

Every singly West Hatch student who studied extended diplomas in business, cache, sports and exercise science achieved A*-B grade equivalents.

Mr Leonard added: "All of our students’ hard work and high aspirations have paid off and their determination to succeed has embodied the school’s motto to be ‘The Best that I Can Be'."

Enrolment for West Hatch High School's Sixth Form is on Thursday, August 23.