STUDENTS at Weston College refused to let today’s rain dampen their spirits and were in high spirits when they ripped open their A-level results.

The college achieved a pass rate of 98.4 per cent, which slightly dipped from last year’s pass rate of 99.8 per cent. This year 76.2 per cent attained grades A*-C, which has been seen as a massive achievement by staff.

Dr Paul Phillips, Weston College’s principal, said he was was proud and pleased with the overall results from the sixth form.

He said: “Quite a few students have done much better than last year and about 12 students were able to achieve all A* grades which is very promising.”

Groups of friends flocked in with anticipation and many left hugging with bright smiles.

Rebecca Durston, aged 18 from Milton, Weston, who was one of the students to achieve an A*, said: “I’m so pleased with these results and I have what I need to go to my first choice university.”

Rebecca will be attending Glamorgan University, South Wales in September.

Many of Weston’s students have decided to opt for a different path for their future with some becoming apprentices or joining the Armed Forces.

Newly-appointed head of sixth form Mike Harowood started his first day today. He said: “It’s an interesting day to start and it’s great to see individuals achieve what they want to achieve.”

College vice-principal Judy Harper said: “There are so many different routes students can go down now, not just university, and it’s great we can offer that choice here.”