In the most extraordinary of A-level years, students from Colyton Grammar School have been awarded the top marks of the region, with a number going forward to prestigious universities and courses.

Of the 117 cohort, 14 gained A* grades with four students achieving A* in four A-levels. Three students achieved three A* grades with an A* in the Extended Project Qualification; four students have three A* grades and an A; and three students have three A* grades.

Around a dozen students have won places to Oxbridge and the school has a strong showing in next stage vocational education including medicine, engineering, economics, veterinary sciences, dentistry, paramedicine, business management, sports and exercise science, computer science, agricultural studies and law.

Tim Harris, head at Colyton Grammar School, commented: "I am proud of our A-level students and my colleagues, who have shown such fortitude in the most extraordinary of situations.

"I am also grateful to our students' parents, who have been unstinting in their support throughout the pandemic. We wish our 2020 A-level cohort the warmest of wishes for a successful future."