A secondary school celebrated another year of “record-breaking” A Level results.

More than half of students sitting exams from Hatch End High School achieved top marks when the results were published last week.

Results showed 55 per cent of pupils at the school earned grade A* - B and more than 80 per cent achieved A* - C. The school reported results in Applied Courses were “equally impressive”.

Hatch End student Yousef Benkrouche earned a place at Cambridge University studying engineering having achieved A*A*A* in three A Levels.

He said: “Over my seven years I have received excellent teaching and great support both in lessons and outside."

Alan Yahya received an A* in further mathematics and A grades in mathematics, physics and chemistry. He will go on study natural sciences at Durham University.

He said: “My teachers have made a huge contribution to my success; during my time at Hatch End High, I have watched the world open up before me with career paths and exciting projects that have developed my passion for science."

Student Rebecca Holden achieved ABB grades in geography, history and religious studies despite battling cancer and having two major operations prior to her exams. She wants to study primary teaching at the University of Kingston.

She said: "Since joining Hatch End in Year 12, the school have really looked after both me and my family.

“The school were so accommodating in helping with taking my examinations and fitting my studies around my treatment."

Headteacher Sue Maguire said, “Yet again we have proved what a successful and high performing, over-subscribed sixth form we are, with an exceptional offer of courses.

“These results are our best ever and illustrate why we have recently been recognised by the Sutton Trust as a school of best practice for meeting the needs of the most able students, in addition to achieving the national Inclusion Quality Mark in July for our outstanding provision for all students regardless of starting points.”