Students at Strode College in Street continue to achieve above the national average, with 55 per cent of A-level students and 69 per cent of vocational students achieving high grades.

With an overall pass rate of 99 per cent and 24 A-level subjects achieving 100 per cent, Strode's students have followed in the footsteps of our leavers from the past.

The college's five-year average sees an average pass rate of 99 per cent, high grades of nearly 60 per cent and an A* to C achievement of 84 per cent.

Katy Quinn, principal and CEO, said: "Despite the challenges of lock-down and unprecedented changes to the awarding of grades and qualifications, our staff and students have achieved beyond expectations.

"These results mean that our students can confidently progress to their university of choice, with nearly 30 per cent of Strode students securing a place in one of the prestigious Russell Group universities.

"Year-on-year Strode outperforms the national average with an outstanding five-year track record of consistently high outcomes for its students.

"We provide a friendly, supportive and professional sixth form environment in which our students thrive and achieve beyond their potential. Congratulations to all our students and staff."