Rugby High School students are celebrating after nearly a quarter of all grades awarded were grade 9s, with half of all grades at 9-8.
Nearly 10 per cent of the cohort gained eight grade 9s or more, and 72 per cent of all grades awarded were grades 9-7.
Head teacher Mark Grady said: “We are quite simply blown away by these results. The average grade achieved by our students was a grade 8. Clearly, our students follow the motto of Rugby High School, and have set the highest of heights in their hearts. What wonderful success!
“We could not be happier for our students and their families, and they should be rightly proud of such outstanding results.
“This is a testament to the incredible work of our staff, and of course, the dedication and commitment of our students and families, working in partnership with us to gain the very best outcomes.
“I’m sure our students read the doom-laden news stories about fewer top grades and ‘return to pre-pandemic levels’ and that speculation is difficult to read when waiting for your results. But I am so pleased to say that the 2024 cohort have been prepared brilliantly, and have achieved incredibly highly – above pre-pandemic levels.
“We are so proud of their efforts, and wish them every success in their next steps, the vast majority of whom will be staying on to complete A-Levels at Rugby High School.”
