Pupils at the King's School in Gloucester have received an outstanding set of GCSE results.

A fifth of all results were at grade 9 - four times the national average. And just over half (51%) were at grade 9, 8 or 7 - despite the return to 2019 grading levels and three years of disruption with the pandemic.

This year's results are among the best ever for the school, proving that hard work and determination really do pay off.

The results were achieved in a wide range of subjects including further maths, computer science, design technology, Latin and classical Greek, showing the academic diversity and choice available at King's.

A spokesperson for King's said: "It is important to recognise that pupils at all levels of achievement should be proud of their efforts with each grade being hard earned. We wish to congratulate each and every one of our pupils on their superb achievements; they should rightly be proud of themselves."

King's has a reputation for producing strong all-rounders who work hard outside, as well as inside, the classroom. Amongst the students celebrating great results at the school are several former boy and girl Cathedral choristers, Welsh Exiles and Gloucester Rugby Academy players, a Cheltenham Town Football scholar, several talented equestrian riders, a national water polo player, Severn Stars netball Nova Academy players and a county golfer.

David Morton, headmaster, said: "We are all incredibly proud of our pupils' GCSE results. Despite the national headlines suggesting that exam results would be lower this year, in fact our pupils and staff have worked hard and the pupils have attained magnificent results, which match our best ever at King's. We look forward to these bright, talented all-rounders moving through to join our flourishing sixth form."

For more information, go to https://www.thekingsschool.co.uk or call 01452 337337.