Students in Trafford are ranked among the top in the country for their A-level results.

The average number of pupils gaining A* grades increased to 11.5 per cent - beating the national average of 8.2 per cent.

Meanwhile, the average for A and A* grades remained at 37 per cent this year - 10 per cent higher than the national average, while 99.2 per cent got A* to E grades.

A-levels: Top marks for students across Trafford

Education councillor John Holden said "Trafford schools provide first rate opportunities for students to develop, prosper and reach their individual potential."

The figures for the A* and A grades are based on eight out of 10 schools while the figures for A* to E grades were based on nine out of 10 schools.

One school has not yet supplied its results to the council while another has not given a breakdown of the grades.

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