Nailsea School is celebrating a record year for A-level results.

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

Headteacher Dee Elliot praised the hardworking students and staff after the school achieved a 31 per cent pass rate for A*-A grades.

She said: “They are the best results we’ve ever had. It’s absolutely amazing.

“We’ve got students going to medical school and to Cambridge as well as to apprenticeships. It’s been a great year group.

“We’re slightly smaller than other sixth forms and that really comes through because staff know students and can really give them tailored support.

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

“It’s the first time we’ve gone over the 30 per cent barrier, which is fantastic especially as the exams were a lot more difficult this year.

“We’re really chuffed with the hard work of students and staff.”

The school achieved a 99 per cent pass rate, with 31 per cent achieving A*-A grades, 59 per cent receiving A*-Bs and 82 per cent achieving A*-C grades.

Julie Cayzer, chair of governors, siad: “I’m very proud of everyone. I’m really proud of Dee and all the staff and students who have done so well.

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

“Dee is fantastic for the school. She really cares for the individual and helps students to believe in themselves. I’m very proud to be part of it.”

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

North Somerset Times: Students celebrating their exam results at Nailsea SchoolStudents celebrating their exam results at Nailsea School (Image: Archant)

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)

North Somerset Times: Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results.Excited students from Nailsea School picking up their A-level results. (Image: Archant)