Pupils at Dover College have achieved a set of record-breaking results, with 100% pass-rate at A level.

47% of the candidates reached A*-B grades and 76% A*-C, with the performances building on the academic improvements over the last five years.

At this time of anxiety over university places, the school  were pleased to see that most candidates secured a place.

High achieving pupil, Giulio Pesenti, achieved five A levels in Italian, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Economics. He has won a place at Royal Holloway to read Economics and Politics.

Mr Gerry Holden, who takes over as Headmaster this month commented. “Today is always the highlight of the school year. It was wonderful to be with young people supported by their parents and my excellent new colleagues rejoicing in and celebrating academic achievement.”

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