STUDENTS at Alton Convent School have once again seen a 100 per cent pass rate for their A-Levels.

More than a third of girls achieved A*-A grades and two thirds A*-B grades. As a result, every pupil has been accepted at the university of their choice to study a wide range of subjects, including medicine, pharmacology, history, French, and Russian.

Teaching staff at the school said special mention should be made of Beatrice Moffatt, Hannah Welsh and Charlotte Wright, who each attained A* and A grades.

Terry Welsh, Hannah’s father, said: “What a magnificent morning. After the 16 years of education the wait was finally over, Hannah achieved two A* and two As at A-Level. Her mum and I are so proud of Hannah’s commitment and hard work with her studies.

“We are also incredibly grateful to Mr Maher and his outstanding team at the school who have helped her achieve her dream of a place at Durham University.” Headteacher Graham Maher said: “I am delighted with the excellent exam results and especially pleased that all the girls were accepted into the university of their choice.”

The school is not just about exam results but also about extra-curricular activities and offers a diverse range of trips and visits.

Some students will soon head off to visit their sister school, St Joseph’s in Varanasi, India, where they will spend three weeks teaching and taking in the sights and sounds of the sub-continent.

The school’s next open evening is on Wednesday, November 16, at 6.30pm. There will also be an open morning for the whole school on Friday, October 7, at 9.30am to noon. E-mail [email protected] or call the registrar, Sally Pigott, on 01420 82070 if you are interested in attending either event.