NINETY-four per cent of the students got five or more GCSEs at A*-C grade.

This year's results constitute the best ever performance by Malvern College's boys, as they bucked the national trend by slightly outperforming the girls.

Acting headteacher Sarah Welch said: "We are thrilled that so many of our GCSE candidates have managed to achieve splendid results in a wide range of subjects.

"Their hard work has really paid off and we send them many congratulations".