STUDENTS at Callington Community College have achieved outstanding results in their GCSE examinations, exceeding all previous results at the college.

In the GCSE or equivalent examinations, 79% of all students achieved five or more A* to C grades.

The percentage of students achieving five A* to C grades, including English and mathematics, also increased by 8% this year.

The average point score per student has also risen from 366.5 in 2008 to 447.12 in 2009.

Headteacher Gary Lobbett said: 'I am absolutely delighted by the achievements of all our young people. These results are exceptional.

'The progress we have made is the result of the dedication, commitment and hard work of our staff, the positive attitude of our students and the high level of support from parents.

'Our young people have met and surpassed their challenging personal targets and aspirations.

'I am very proud of their achievements and of the teaching and support teams at the college who guide and encourage students throughout the year. These are absolutely outstanding results. Congratulations to everyone involved.'

The college said it would particularly like to recognise the achievements of Anna Rowe who achieved eleven A* and A grades and to Eve Robertson and Sara Rowe who both achieved ten A* and A grades.

It also highlighted the achievements of Will Appleby, Aggie Eynon and Cadan Lowther, who achieved nine A* and A grades, Craig Matthews and Abi Brown, who achieved eight A* and A grades and to Esme Kemp and Louis Morris, who achieved seven A* and A grades and three B grades each.