Results were down on last year at Hitchin Boys School where 61 per cent of students achieved five A*-C results compared to 72 per cent last year. Head teacher Keith Wadsworth said: The results are not as good this year as we have been used to but prett

Results were down on last year at Hitchin Boys' School where 61 per cent of students achieved five A*-C results compared to 72 per cent last year.

Head teacher Keith Wadsworth said: "The results are not as good this year as we have been used to but pretty much in line with what we expected.

Fifteen boys got eight of more A* or A pass grades, so there are some really outstanding results.

"I don't normally mention individuals, but twins Jamie and Dominic Stockbridge got 27 A* or A grades between them, while their brother Patrick achieved four A grades at A-level this year.