HITCHIN Boys’ School students have performed well in their A-level results, with most students gaining a place at their chosen university.

An impressive 44% of all grades were A*-B, and the school saw a 99% pass rate.

Deputy headteacher Paul Booton said: “We’re very pleased with the results both at AS-level and A-level. Students have got results we pretty much expected.

“We have got three boys who have got three A*s and two As, there’s a whole range that have done well.”