TAVISTOCK College sixth form students have been celebrating success in this year's A-level examinations following the publication of results last Thursday.
In line with the national record pass rate, the students achieved the school's best ever pass rate of over 95%.
Geoff Orton, director of sixth form studies, said there was no doubt the new style curriculum meant that students had been directed to the most appropriate courses to study in their second sixth form year.
'This has been a very successful year for our hardworking sixth form students, who deserve every credit for their achievements.
They have coped admirably with the increased demands of the new syllabuses and examination requirements and have come through with flying colours,' he said.
Of the 357 separate subject entries, 130 passes were at grade A and B. 'Early indications are of a significant rise in A-level achievement as measured by the average points score, even without including some who took A levels a year early,' said college principal John Simes.
'This is a very significant achievement indeed.'
Among this year's very high achievers, having secured grade A passes in three or more subjects, are Luke Canvin, Paul Dunstan, Michael Ellis, Peter Freedman, Lucy French, Sarah Greig, Michael Harris, Iain Johnston and Sarah Tebbs.
Many subjects recorded 100% pass rates, among them English language, English literature, product design, electronics, art and design, geography, history, media studies, economics and business, French, German, Spanish, music, and sociology.
Last Thursday's result add to the success already achieved by sixth form students who had completed BTEC National Diploma courses at the end of the summer term.
Since last week, students have been confirming university places and finalising plans for the coming year.
A number are now embarking on ambitious gap year projects.
Amy Louden has left for a year teaching in Peru with Project Trust. Nathan Moody has been accepted onto the Year in Industry scheme.