Around 1,500 pupils sat their exams earlier this year at 21 schools and colleges around the county.

Warwickshire's results have been consistently above the national average and teachers and headteachers expect this year's to be the same.

Marion Davis is strategic director of Warwickshire County Council's children, young people and families directorate. She said: "Our young people have studied hard over the last two years and we are extremely proud of their success.

"Warwickshire pupils deserve our heartfelt congratulations and we wish them well as they move onto the next stage in their lives.

"The high achievements of our A-level students are a testament not only to the pupil's hard work but also to the excellent teaching, support and encouragement of school staff, parents and carers."

Mrs Davis added that for those students who did not gain their expected grades support and advice is available through the Connexions service.

Nationally, 97.2 per cent of entries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland passed, an increase from last year's 96.9 per cent.
Some 25.9 per cent of all results were A grades, compared to 25.3 per cent last year.

Full details of Warwickshire pupil's performance will be collated and available in September.



North Leamington School's Binswood Hall sixth-form centre achieved a pass rate of 99.55 per cent, smashing last year's record of 96 per cent.

Students Alex Fyfe, Andrew Gurden, Kim Kendall, Susie Leppard, Steven Shannon and Charlotte Whitehead received four grade A passes, with Andrew Gurden receiving a 'merit' in the advanced maths extension paper. Some 43 per cent of results were grades A or B.

Headteacher David Hazeldine said: "To achieve an overall pass rate of almost 100% was an absolutely superb performance by the largest sixth form year group in the school's history."


Southam College's students this year achieved an overall pass rate of 95 per cent, equalling last year's record breaking performance which placed the college in the top 50 comprehensive schools in the country.

Of 18 A level subjects taught at the college, 16 had 100 per cent pass rates.

Head of sixth form and deputy headteacher David Knapp said: "Students, staff and governors have expressed their delight with these results which will allow the majority of students to move into their chosen higher education courses and careers."


At Trinity School, 70 per cent achieved grades A to C. Head of sixth form Jon Shires said: "We are very pleased with this year's results, which are a testament to the hard work of students and their teachers.

"There have been significant increases in the higher grades with nearly 40 per cent of students gaining A and B grades."


Princethorpe College's 79 A Level students in this year group achieved a 98 per cent pass rate and 53 per cent of results were A and B grades.

This was the largest ever A-level group at Princethorpe and they achieved our highest average of UCAS points per candidate.

Ten students achieved three or four A grades - Ian Milliken, Kathryn Price, Corin Nanton, Hannah Pugh, Jonathan Ikin, Malachy O'Keeffe, Harry Barnes, Jo Brayshaw, Josie Logue and Ben Thorogood.

Headmaster John Shinkwin said: "We are delighted with our students' results. There is a great spirit of togetherness within this group and we shall miss their bright personalities. We wish them all the best."



Olinga Tahzib was Warwick School's top A-level student this year, acheiving seven As.

In a pass rate of 100 per cent, 93 per cent of all grades were A, B or C, with 83 per cent A or B. Some 55 boys achieved three As or more, and 16 received 5 As or more, with 12 on their way to Oxford or Cambridge.

Headteacher Edward Halse said: "Teachers and pupils are working harder every year, and we are absolutely delighted with the results."



King's High School achieved a 100 per cent pass rate - with six students off to Oxford or Cambridge.

All 75 of its upper sixth form sat at least three A levels with 34.7 per cent achieving all A grades. A grades accounted for 55.4 per cent of all entries, with 85 per cent at A and B grades.

Hannah Beeke, Abigail Brehcist, Lucie Browning, Susannah Reckitt, Jemima Middleton and Hermione Mackay will be studying at Oxbridge in the autumn, with Hermione among the top ten in the country in English Language and Literature and distinctions in German and French.

Headmistress Elizabeth Surber said: "This is a great result for our school. It is a great tribute to the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our girls and the support of their parents."


Myton School recorded an overall pass rate of 99 per cent, with 75 per cent receiving A to C and 53 per cent A and B grades.

Jordan Whitworth received four A grades and Joseph Ball, Rosy Davies-Colley, Alison Reid, Harriet Bishop, Jennifer Ley and Emma Rudeck receiving three As and one B. Natalie Watson, Rebekah Gilfillian and Anna Hall each received three of the highest mark.

Head teacher Geoff Walker said: "I would like to congratulate all of the candidates. The governors and staff at Myton are justifiably proud of their achievements.

"They deserve their successes, and we wish them well as they progress to their chosen university or career."


Warwickshire College's pass rate this year was 98.7 per cent, slightly less than 99.3 per cent last year.

The pass rate at grades A to C was 69 per cent.

A college spokesman said: "We are delighted with the results, with the pass rate well above the national average of 97.2.

"Many of our students are 'second chancers' who have not achieved at school and have come and started again with us, and many are living independently.

"The results represent an excellent achievement for them which will gain them a university place or a good start in the career of their choice."


Kingsley School girls achieved a 100 per cent pass rate for the second year running, with a rise in the number of A and B grades from 66 per cent to almost 69 per cent.

One pupil, Kristin Wright received four As and another Joanna Wing received three As, including one of the top ten results in the country in design and technology: food.

Deputy headteacher Steve Crump said: "We are absolutely delighted that once again the hard work and dedication of both staff and pupils has shone through."