A Welwyn Garden City headteacher has hailed students after a “fantastic” set of A-Level results.

Monk’s Walk School achieved a pass rate of 98.4 per cent, of which 80 per cent were grades A* to C.

Six students picked up A* or A in all their subjects.

At AS Level, the school showed a marked improvement over 2013, with a pass rate of 94 per cent and 45 per cent of grades at A to B.

Kate Smith, headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the results which are testament to the students’ hard work and determination to succeed.

“The school has had a huge focus on improving outcomes post-16 and we have seen the fruits of our labour.

“We anticipate that almost all students who applied will gain employment or a place at university.

“We are very proud of all of our students and wish them all the best for the future”,