SOUTH Craven School has paid tribute to its students for a 'brilliant' set of results in A-level and Level-3 vocational courses.

Today's results were the 'best for many years' say school leaders, with 45 per cent of grades A* to B at A-level, and D* to D in the vocational courses - some nine per cent higher than last year.

Headteacher, Martyn Hill, said: “We are very proud of the achievements of this cohort of students, especially considering the challenges they have faced throughout their years in school. I want to congratulate all of them and extend my congratulations and gratitude to parents and families who have supported them so strongly. I also want to thank the staff at South Craven, who work so hard to ensure students achieve their potential and achieve such success”.

Head of Sixth Form, Caroline Taylor, added: “This year group have worked so hard over the last two years, and I want to congratulate each and every one of them. Their hard work has paid off and they are now ready for their next adventure. I want to wish them all the very best of luck with their future plans and I would love them all to stay in touch."

Students will be going on to study at a wide range of universities, including Queens College Oxford to study history; the University of Sheffield to study chemistry; the University of Huddersfield to study graphic design, the University of Leeds to study a gateway to medicine and the University of Lincoln to study dance. Many students will be also be taking up high quality apprenticeships and degree apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of settings, including Yorkshire Housing horticulture and landscaping; Rolls-Royce, Mott MacDonald civil engineering and Fives Landis Ltd for engineering.

The school is operating its usual post results service to any student who needs advice or guidance. Parents of children interested in joining South Craven School Sixth Form, visit: www.southcraven.org, or email the sixth form team at: sixthform@southcraven.org.