SEVERAL year 11 students at Beaumont School, in St Albans, achieved A* and A grades across the board in their GCSE results.

The school, on Oakwood Drive, recorded its highest ever GCSE grades this year, with eight students scoring a highly impressive seven or more A* grades.

In addition, the majority of students also achieved the new English Baccaulaureate.

Mr Sievewright, head of year 11, said: “I am so proud of all the students in Year 11. They’ve worked very hard and have been a brilliant year group.

“They worked so well together as a team and they thoroughly deserve these excellent results.”