ALMOST three quarters of the pupils gained five or more GCSEs at A* - C, with a pass rate of 74 per cent.

The figure for those with five or more including English and maths was 60 per cent.

Alun Williams, headteacher, said: "We are absolutely delighted with these excellent results – once again, our best ever!

"They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and especially our students, who have thoroughly deserved these outstanding results.”