The dedication of students and quality of teaching has been lauded by the head of Regent High School after an “impressive” A-level results day.

High achievers included Nacima Mohamed, who has been awarded an A* maths and A grades in economics and further maths – she will be progressing on to UCL to read economics, with the intention of exploring a career in policy-making;

Tatenda Kirya, who achieved an A in history and Bs in English literature and sociology, spoke of the “good support system” at Regent Sixth Form that helped him to achieve such strong grades.

Headteacher Gary Moore said: “I am absolutely delighted and proud that our students have achieved such impressive results, which have enabled them to secure places at university and on apprenticeships.

“These results are evidence of the students’ hard work and dedication during their studies at Regent Sixth Form, and the consistently high quality of teaching from our staff.”

Students studying BTEC National and Cambridge Technical courses also excelled, with a dozen students achieving the coveted triple Distinction*, the highest achievement in the BTEC and Cambridge Technical courses.