SIXTH formers at the University Church of England Academy (UCEA) in Ellesmere Port have been praised for their impressive results.

It is reported that double the number of students achieved A*-B grades in A-level qualifications this year compared with last year.

In BTEC qualifications, students have also performed well with a high number of distinction grades.

Head girl Zoe Butler achieved top results and is now looking forward to attending the University of Oxford to study English in the autumn term.

Outstanding individual performances were:

Lucy Matthews achieved two B’s and a merit in English and media and performing Arts. She will take her place at the University of Salford to study Journalism.

Mathew Skillen, who gained two B’s and a C in physics, chemistry and biology, takes his place at Queens University Belfast, to study biological sciences.

Liam Alman achieved a B and two C’s in physics, maths and chemistry and will study Astro Physics at the University of Leicester.

Iain Robinson, Principal at University Church of England Academy, said: “Students have worked very hard to achieve these results. I would like to congratulate our students who wished to attend university, all of whom have successfully gained the points necessary to be accepted into university without exception. This is fantastic news.

“I also wish to thank my colleagues, who, in addition to supporting students to achieve excellent results, have also provided outstanding care, guidance and support throughout their studies and supported them to plan for employment or higher education.”