It was smiles all round at Highfield School this morning as students collected their GCSE results.

Star performers at the Letchworth school included Izzi Dickson, who picked up 11 A*s, Rae-Anna Osley, who received nine A*s and two As and Luis Fernandez with nine A*s and three As.

Headteacher Ian Morris said: “These are fantastic results for the students and for the school.

“I am absolutely delighted that so many students have done so well. These results are a credit to them and to their teachers.”