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Thousands of teenagers across Bucks faced a nail-biting wait this week as they prepared to open their A-Level results and find out if they had secured a place at university.

This is the second year since major changes were made to the system, with more subjects moving over to the reformed exam-focused system.

Here are the results broken down by town:

High Wycombe

High Wycombe pupils achieved exceptional grades, with 66 per cent of all A-Level results coming in at A*, A or B grades, and 34 per cent at A*/As at Wycombe High School.

More than 130 students sat A-Level exams in 23 different subjects at the girls’ grammar school in Marlow Hill, with the overall pass rate at 99.3 per cent.

Student Natasha Morris, 18, transferred over to the school from Bourne End Academy in Year 12 and achieved two A*s and two As, and is now going on to Loughborough University to study psychology.

She said: “[The transfer] was very different but one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

The Highcrest Academy, in Hatters Lane, celebrated another “fantastic” year of A-Level and BTEC Level 3 results, with every single student passing every single course.

Principal Glen Burke said this is now the fourth consecutive year that students at the academy has achieved 100 per cent pass rate across the board, with 40 per cent of students achieving the top A* to B grades and 76 per cent gaining A* C grades.

He said: “These fantastic results, which are some of our best ever, are particularly pleasing in light of the reforms to A-Levels, with a move away from coursework.”

Meanwhile pupils at the Royal Grammar School were “delighted” with an “outstanding” set of results, with 75 per cent A*, A and B grades, and 48 per cent of A* and A.

Fourteen of the school’s pupils are heading to Cambridge or Oxford.

Saumark Bhaumick did exceptionally well, achieving four A*s. He's going on to study Biology at University College London.

And pupils at John Hampden Grammar School rejoiced, with 64 per cent of results coming in at the top A* to B grades and 38 per cent achieving at A* to A grades.

Head teacher Tracey Hartley said: “It’s a great set of results. I am really proud of the boys and the hard work that they and the staff have put in.

“It is great to see them going to the places they want to go. They are a credit to themselves.”

Beaconsfield

Elsewhere in south Bucks, Beaconsfield High School reported “outstanding” results, with 46.5 per cent of grades coming in at A* or A, and 15.4 per cent being straight A*s.

Abi Smith, a visually impaired student who lost her sight in Year 10, showed “brilliant resilience and determination” to achieve her place at the University of Cambridge to study geography, also getting 100 per cent in her English literature A-Level.

Also going to Cambridge is Kristina Shaw, who was recently awarded the emotive scholarship for scientific engagement.

She will go on to study natural sciences at the top university.

Head teacher Rachel Smith said: “Despite a time of great turbulence with the reintroduction of the linear structure, our students have done it the Becky High way, and put their hearts and souls into achieving their ambitions.”

Marlow

Students at Marlow’s Sir William Borlase’s “excelled” in their A-Levels, with 77 per cent A*-B grades and 49 students achieving straight A* and A grades.

In a nod to the school’s sporting achievements, Bella O’Hara achieved straight A grades and a silver medal rowing for Team GB this summer, while Tom Dean came out with two A*s and two As, as well as a gold medal swimming in the men’s 4 x 100m at the European Championships.

Head teacher Kay Mountfield said: “The success of all these young people is much-deserved after their hard work and dedication and the commitment and support of their teachers.

“So many of these students have achieved their excellent academic results while balancing very busy and successful commitments across sports, music, dance, creative writing, Gold D of E, politics – so many different fields.”

Amersham

There were plenty of smiling faces at Amersham School it achieved its “best ever” set of A-Level results.

A number of pupils scooped top grades in their chosen subjects and are set to take up places at universities around the country.

Oliver Margetts secured a place at Bath University to study Environmental Sciences with one A* and two As, while Ellie Rowley celebrated with two A*s and an A, and will be studying for a maths masters at Warwick University.

Head teacher Sharon Jarrett said: “I am incredibly proud of each of our awesome students. We are a truly comprehensive Sixth Form and we are so pleased that our students have worked tenaciously and with enthusiasm to fulfil their personal potential and achieve such fantastic results.”

Chesham

At Chesham Grammar School, 42 per cent of entries were awarded grades of A* or A and three-quarters at A*-B grades, with almost a quarter of all students achieving at least three A*/A grades.

Nathan Forshaw sat five A levels, achieving four A* grades in maths, further maths, physics and chemistry, and an A in computing.

He said: “When I opened my envelope I was ecstatic. I know I would not have come close if it were not for my fantastic teachers, and while I cannot wait to study chemical engineering at Imperial, I will always remember my time at CGS.”

Head teacher Annmarie McNaney said: “We are delighted for our students whose hard work and commitment over the last two years has been so well rewarded.

“I would like to thank their teachers who have inspired and guided them during their time at CGS during a period of significant educational change and their parents who have also supported them on their journey.”

Little Chalfont

Students at Dr Challoner’s High School were also celebrating after achieving outstanding A-Level results and record-breaking university offers.

More than three-quarters of girls gained their first choice university place, with 14 securing places at Oxford and Cambridge universities.

This followed “exceptional” results, with almost a half of all grades being A* or A grades, 77 per cent B grade or above and 17 per cent at A*.

Rose Dakin achieved two A*s and an A and will study Liberal Arts at the University of Bristol.

Rose said: “I made it through thanks to great help from the Sixth Form Team and my friends and the great academic environment Challoner’s High provided for me.”

Holmer Green

Holmer Green Senior School (HGSS) also celebrated its best ever set of results, with an overall pass rate of 100 per cent (A*-E grades).

In the academic subjects, 14 per cent of grades were A* compared to the national average of eight per cent, 34 per cent of grades were A*-A compared to the national average of 26 per cent, 60 per cent of the grades were A*-B with 86 per cent being A*-C (nine per cent higher than this year’s national average of A*-C).

HGSS head teacher, Ed Hillyard, commented: “At Holmer Green we are extremely proud of all the hard work invested by our students, staff, governors and parents this year.

“They have worked as a team to ensure we have surpassed previous year’s high performances for another year.”

Hazlemere

Top performers at Sir William Ramsay School included Brian Beukes, who was thrilled to get 4 Distinction *s and an A grade in his extended project and Zainub Chisty, who got a Distinction *, two Distinctions and a B in extended project.

Head teacher Mrs McLintock said: “My first year as head teacher at Sir William Ramsay School has been a pleasure.

“I have felt proud of all the staff and students, their hard has paid off with a set of excellent results.”

Miss Le Count, the head of Sixth Form, added: “Our students have worked hard and been determined to succeed, it was a pleasure to see them grow over the past year to gain such well-deserved results.”

Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough School announced a “cracking” set of results, matching last year’s “best ever” outcomes and once again above the national pass rates.

Head teacher Pete Rowe said: “We are really pleased that the hard work and dedication of both students and staff (and indeed our many committed parents too) has paid off with such great results.

“Seeing our youngsters completing their secondary education and preparing for university, apprenticeship and the world of work is the fulfilment of seven great years of being part of the PRS family.

“As with all schools, we were interested to see if the recent changes to A-Level and BTEC would affect outcomes but pleasingly this is not the case with all subjects maintaining last year’s high standards.”

Great Missenden

Students at The Misbourne School achieved A*-B grades in a range of subjects, enabling them to take up places at their first choice university.

Head teacher Robert Preston said: “This has been another good year for Year 13 students. Results were encouraging given the new and more difficult examinations and this reflects the hard work of both students and staff.

“I wish all my students every success in the future and well done.”

Top achievers included William Bennett, Jodie Crayton, Holly Gannon, Jack Butler, Ryan Liepa, Alec Pitman and Belle Putnam.

Great Kingshill

Pipers Corner, in Great Kingshill, saw an increase across the board in results, which saw the school achieve its best results for six years.

Thanks to their achievements, Pipers students successfully gained places at some of the country’s top higher education institutions including Durham University, University of Leeds, University of Exeter, University of Southampton, Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham.

Headmistress Helen Ness-Gifford said: “Following the major reforms to A-Level courses in England we are delighted that our students have risen to the challenge and achieved such fantastic results.”