Head Boy Freddie A, of Shipley, achieved his A*s in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Music Technology and will head off to Newcastle University to study Medicine. Said Freddie, 18: ‘I wasn’t expecting to get four A*s so it’s a bit of a shock. I’m really pleased.’

Head girl Amy D, of Menston, secured her A*s in Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and Physics and will study Physics and Computer Science at Durham University after a gap year. Amy, 18: ‘I was shocked – I didn’t think I was going to get four A*s. You never know how well you’ve done, it’s been amazing.’

Rebecca M, 18, of Ilkley, who only joined BGS in Year 12, was delighted to be heading to Oxford University to study Biology after A*s in Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. ‘It’s been a weird couple of years with all the disruption, but the teachers have been so supportive,’ said Rebecca. ‘I didn’t know what results to expect today so it’s a great feeling to get four A*s. Getting into Oxford was the dream and I’m excited for the next stage of my life.’

Alex F, 18, of Menston, who has represented England in cross country running, will study History at Durham University after achieving his 4 A*s in Chemistry, History, Maths and Latin.

Ranvir N, of Horsforth, Leeds, who gained A*s in Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and Physics and will study Physics will Astrophysics at Warwick University.

Courtney: ‘Coming to BGS has been one of the best things that’s ever happened to me, and I’ve made so many friends. I definitely think I’ve been pushed academically and also in terms of extra curriculars, doing things like debating and public speaking. It’s afforded me so many opportunities. I’m so happy I got the grades I needed to take up my place at Cambridge.’