BOSTON COLLEGE

EIGHTY-SEVEN per cent of Boston College students achieved the university place they were hoping for after receiving their A-level results.

The college gained an average 98 per cent pass rate with a 100 per cent pass rate in 13 of its 16 subjects.

The most outstanding result was in A-level Russian where every student achieved an A*.

Among the highest achievers was Sarah Yang whose A* and three As secured her a place at the University of Durham to study business with economics.

Another notable performance came from Claire Smith who achieved the required grades to follow her dream of becoming a radiographer gaining a place at Derby University to study diagnostic radiography.

Head of A-levels Mike Latham said: "This year's students have achieved incredible results and we are so pleased and proud of them.

"Last year the college performed extremely well in the context of Lincolnshire schools and colleges but this year we have achieved an even higher rate making this year's results one of the most successful in the county."

BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS at Boston High School achieved a 98 per cent pass rate with 42 per cent of grades at A* to B.

Particularly successes were the award of places at Cambridge University for Zahra Haider (A* A A) to read architecture at Newnham College and Laura Livesey (A* A* A A) to study natural sciences at Gonville Caius College.

Acting headteacher Jackie Thornalley said: "I would like to congratulate all of the students on their results.

"This is a true reflection of their hard work and commitment.

"I would also like to thank all of the staff for their dedication and support of the students and the students' parents and carers for their continuing support of the school."

BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

A PASS rate of 98 per cent with 41 per cent of grades being A* to B saw students celebrating at Boston Grammar School.

Top performers were Jack Gavaghan, Sam Hardstaff and Jessica Phoenix who all achieved two A*s and one A while Mark Watson was awarded two A*s, one A and one B.

Acting headteacher Paul Marsh said: "These are hard earned results from a committed and enthusiastic year group.

"It is a testament to their hard work and the efforts of the staff who supported them that so many have achieved so well."

Among those students now looking forward to going to university is Robert Farmer who achieved two As and a B and is set to read politics and economics at Leicester.

He said: "I am so happy and will be going out with the rest of my year to celebrate."

A place studying business information technology at Manchester Metropolitan University was James Brewster's reward for gaining two Bs and a C.

He said: "It is such a huge relief to know that I have made it to university. I feel so proud."

GILES SCHOOL, OLD LEAKE

IT was a record-breaking year for the Giles School as students achieved the best A-level and BTec results in its history.

Among the stand out performers were Hannah Boyes and George Moore who gained five and four A grade qualifications respectively.

Deputy headteacher Ian Widdows said: "All of the staff and governors at the Giles School would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our Year 13 students who this year gained the best results in the school's history.

"Their success has been achieved by hard work and commitment from all students and staff in the school.

"These results herald yet another leap forward for the school.

"In September the school will become the Giles Academy, a step which will give the school increased freedom to continue to provide the very best learning opportunities for all of our students."