Pupils and staff at a non-selective private school are celebrating another year of improved GCSE results. Last year, Abbotsholme School, in Rocester, saw pupils pass 73 per cent of their exams with A*-to-C grades.
Today, August 24, pupils flocked to the school to open this year's results - and 76 per cent of exams were passed. The national average was 66 per cent.
A school spokesman said: "100 per cent pass rates in business studies, French, maths and photography are testimony to the hard work of teaching staff and pupils.
"A* and A grades are up by 31 per cent on last year. The overall pass rate shows a continued upward trend and is part of an ongoing investment in raising academic standards for our inclusive intake of pupils.
"Many of our pupils will return to sixth form life in September, studying a range of A Level and BTEC subjects including sport, agriculture and the full range of academic subjects.
"Sixth Form boarding pupils live in the School’s log cabin complex, where they have the opportunity for semi-independent living preparing them for their next step in life."
Headmaster Matthew Boud-Self said: "Pupils and staff have worked hard to improve on the 2016 results.
"Looking to the future Abbotsholme School will be defined by high expectations, academic rigour and the continued development of the all-round character of our pupils."
