STUDENTS at the Sir John Deane's College achieved a 99.6 per cent pass rate in their A Levels.

Receiving their results this morning, 113 students at Sir John Deane's found out that they have achieved straight A grades.

Principal Kerry Kirkwood, said: “I am absolutely thrilled with what our students have achieved with this outstanding set of results.

“They have demonstrated exceptional work ethic, commitment and ambition with the support of their incredible teachers.

“These results were awarded at a time of significant reform to A level qualifications, however we have not only managed to retain our tradition of success but deliver some the most impressive results in our history.

“This is an extremely proud moment for everyone here at Sir John Deane’s and I’d like to offer my warmest congratulations to all.”

The success was shared amongst the majority of students with more than three quarters achieving at least one high grade of A*, A  or B.

There was also a 100 per cent pass rate in 26 subjects.

The college has also celebrated some incredible individual successes with 13 students gaining three A*s or better.

Many students have now secured places at some of the UK’s best Russell Group Universities as well as Oxford and Cambridge.