GCSE results: The Towers Convent School

Pupils at the school in Henfield Road, Upper Beeding, attained approximately 50 per cent A* and A grades overall in several subject areas.

Particularly successful students included Francesca Collier with seven A*s and four As, Helena Overton-Smith with six A*s and four As, and Jodie Reed, who achieved five A*s and five As.

Headmistress Clare Trelfa said: “I am absolutely delighted for the girls, who have once again excelled themselves - we are incredibly proud of them. Their diligence and focus have most certainly paid off. I extend my warmest congratulations to all of them and wish them happiness and success with their sixth form studies.”

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