Twins celebrate 22 A*s and six As

Thirty-six per cent of all grades were A* or A at the comprehensive state school in Twickenham. Nine girls got A* or A grades for all subjects.

Twins Chloe and Jessica Beeson, both 16, got 22 A* and 6 As between them. Chloe, who beat her sister with 13 A* and one A, said: "It is amazing.

It's not what I expected. I was really nervous and could not sleep at all but I'm very pleased."

Sarah Neal, 16, who got nine A* and two As thought the exams were a challenge. "I'm relieved. The exams are definitely not getting easier," she said.

Head teacher Philippa Nunn said: "We are delighted with these results which is testament to the hard work of the students and excellent teaching."