Students and teachers in Merton schools are celebrating after another year of A-Levels.

In a year which has seen more significant changes nationally, the proportion of A*-C grades achieved by students in the borough was 78 per cent, slightly above the national average of 77 per cent.

There were a few standout performances as well.

Former head boy of Wimbledon College, Niall Greene, got three A* grades and A, meaning he will be studying mechanical engineering at the University of Bath.

Meanwhile, two students individually achieved five A-Levels – with one off to the University of Oxford – and nine gained at least three A-Levels at A* and A grades.

Headmaster Adrian Laing said: “Congratulations to the boys on their well-deserved results.

"It is a real credit to them and to the support that they have received from their teachers and parents that they have achieved such positive outcomes.

“I wish them every success in their future careers.”

Last year, students in England took new, more challenging exams in 13 subjects, with 11 more following this year. The remaining subjects are being refreshed over the next two years.

Just less than a quarter of Merton students achieved success in Applied General qualifications which are level 3 qualifications for post-16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning.

At Raynes Park High School the proportion of A* to A grades improved this year, and performance in the Applied General qualifications was strong.

Students in the combined sixth form for Ricards Lodge High School and Rutlish School (RR6) achieved 58 per cent A* to B grades and 84 per cent A* to C grades, both of which are above the national averages.

At Ursuline High School, the proportion of A* to B grades achieved was 61 per cent, and of A* to C grades, was 89 per cent, both of which are above the national averages.

Wimbledon College students achieved 47 per cent A* to B grades, a 7 per cent improvement on last year’s results and 99 per cent A* to E grades, above the national average.

At St Mark’s Academy, results have improved at all levels, but particularly strongly at A* to B and A* to C grades where performance is up by 17 per cent.