HEADTEACHER of Callington Community College Gary Lobbett said this week he was very proud of the achievements of his students as the pass rate of A and AS level increased once again.

A total of 99% of students achieved a pass, which was up by half a per cent on 2008 and one per cent on the previous year.

While boys' results remained consistent with the previous year, the girls' overall pass rate improved from 98.5% in 2008 to 99.2%. The total UCAS points also improved, on average by 30 points per student, to 250.

The college said it was delighted that 39% of students studying for the new extended project achieved A or B grades. While results in many subject areas were impressive, exceptionally high standards were achieved in both drama and media studies. It was also very pleasing that students achieved well in chemistry, said the college.

Particular congratulations went to Katharine Collard, Jon Vernon and Rebecca Philp who each achieved three A grades at advanced level. Having achieved six A grades at A level, A grade in AS psychology and A* grade in the extended project, Jos Kirkman has been offered a place to study medicine at the prestigious University of St Andrews in Edinburgh.

At AS level, the majority of subjects achieved 100% pass rate. Boys performed well with an improvement in pass rate from 80% in 2008 to 88.5% this year. Congratulations went to Hannah Feakins and Bethan Jones who achieved four A grades and to Jack Marks, Claire Pritchard and Luka Webb who each achieved three A grades.

Mr Lobbett said: 'I am delighted that both A and A2 levels pass rates have risen again at the college this year.

'There are so many success stories here. My congratulations to all our outstanding young people who have met and surpassed their challenging personal targets at all levels. Callington enjoys a national reputation for excellence.

'I am very proud of our students and of the excellent teaching teams that led them to this consistent level of success and wish all our students every success as they progress further in their education or chosen careers.'