The headteacher of Hitchin Boys’ School is “delighted” to report “significant success” in this year’s GCSE results.

The Comet: Hitchin Boys' School students Matthew McPherson, Max Burrows and George Milner, jump for joy after getting their resultsHitchin Boys' School students Matthew McPherson, Max Burrows and George Milner, jump for joy after getting their results (Image: Archant)

83 per cent of boys at the school achieved A* to C grades in five GCSEs, including maths and English.

Headteacher Martin Brown said: “These are young people, not statistics and these results represent improved life chances for these boys. It is a testament to their hard work along with the excellence of their teachers and the great support they receive at home.

“There have been year-on-year increases in success at both levels and we want to congratulate all the boys on their individual successes. They have a lot to be proud of.”

The school also reported that 90 per cent of students achieved the “good grades required” in their A-level results last Thursday.

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