There were tears of joy at Falmouth School this morning as year 11 pupils collected their GCSE results.

The school performed above the national average again this year for pupils achieving five or more A* to C grades, with the number achieving five or more A* to C grades including English and Maths increasing and remaining above the national average.

In English and maths, 75 per cent of the students received grade C or better in both subjects and the school said the vast majority of students made "excellent progress from their starting point on entry to the school five years ago."

Head teacher Brett Miners said: "These results represent considerable effort by the students, supported all the way through by their teachers. The results reflect the commitment and hard work of the students and the quality of teaching, guidance and support from the staff.

"It is a pleasure to congratulate so many students on making such good progress through their GCSEs. Many of the students will be returning to join Falmouth College in September and we look forward to building further on their achievements.

The college commended many students on their excellent results, across all levels of ability, and recognised a number who received an outstanding number of A* and A grades.

Exceptional students were Lauren Cowie, Casey Cox, Arabella Dutton-Tompson, Rachel Elvans, Bethany Evans, Anna Freeman, Laurie Fripp, Maddie George, Chloe Hunt, Will Luscombe, Abbie Rogers, and Rebecca Watts.

Mr Miners added: "Congratulations to you all and we wish all of our students every success as they move onto the next stage of their education."