Results at St Joseph's School, Launceston were again 'significantly above the national averages'.

Of all Year 11 pupils to sit the exams, 100% achieved five or more grades between A* and C, including Maths and English. The top grades A* and A reached almost 60%, an unprecedented high.

Headmaster Graeme Garrett said: 'This outstanding news consolidates our position as one of the South West's most successful independent schools. We're very proud of all the hard work which has made these fantastic results possible, our staff are to be congratulated, as are the parents, but the day belongs to the pupils, it is wonderful to see them justly rewarded for their commitment and endeavour.'