MATHEMATICS whizz Joe Fishlock could hardly carry all his silverware when former sixth years at Devizes School received their prizes on Friday.

Joe was the school's star student of the 2016 A levels and is now studying maths at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He took the Devizes Sixth Form prize for best academic performance and also the Tamura Hinchley Cup for Physics, the Cross Manufacturing Cup for Mathematics and The Lucas Bursary.

But it was a night for many pats on the back as the 2016 cohort scored the school's best ever A levels results. Among the other cup winners was Laura Barr who took the Kelly Rose Memorial Cup and the Waylen Cup for all around contribution to school activities. Head of sixth form Glyn Evans said: "This was a reflection of her service and commitment to the Sixth Form student body."

Guest speaker for the evening was Dr Nick Capstick the chief executive officer of the White Horse Federation a multi academy trust which supports schools in the south west.

He praised the former students for their hard work and achievements. Devizes Mayor Jane Burton was also in attendance and was among those who enjoyed a performance by sixth form band 98 Reasons.

School spokesman Karen Sims said: "These lads are only aged 17 and 18 years old and have amazing talent. We are very proud of their achievements and they were enjoyed very much by the ex students and parents who attended."

Devizes head Phil Bevan Phil said: “We are incredibly proud of these students’ overall performance. It translated into an excellent set of school results. We achieved a 100 per cent pass rate."

WINNERS OF CUPS AND PRIZES

Gates Memorial Prize for Art - - - - Megan Matthews

Devizes School Cup for Biology - - - Harriet Maslen

Kidd Farm Machinery Cup for Business - - - Charlie Phillips

Allied Frozen Food Cup for Chemistry - - - William Davis Birch

Devizes School Cup for Design and Technology - - Harry Thomas

Aydin Cup for English Language - - - Megan Matthews

Kibby Cup for English Literature - - - Ezra Bigland

Devizes School Cup for Film Studies - - - Martha Baker

Devizes School Cup for Geography - - - Zoe Webber

Devizes School Cup for Health and Social Care - - Noorie Akthar

TSB Bank Devizes Cup for History - - - Ezra Bigland

Devizes School Cup for IT - - - - Hayley Stevens

The Lucas Bursary - - - - - Joseph Fishlock

Cross Manufacturing Cup for Mathematics - - Joseph Fishlock

Devizes School Cup for Performing Arts - - - Holly Mills

Devizes School Cup for Physical Education - - Louise Buller

Tamura Hinchley Cup for Physics - - - Joseph Fishlock

Devizes School Cup for Psychology - - - Rachel Holt

Devizes School Cup for Religious Studies - - Josh Parkes

Bishop Cup for Sport - - - - - Louise Buller

Hadfield Cup for Service - - - - Sam Wyper

Winterburn Cup for Vocational Studies - - - Natalie Nash

Merson Cup for Extra-Curricular and Outside Activities - Ezra Bigland

Senior Student Prize - - - - - Laura Barr

Senior Student Prize - - - - - Jake Brown

Senior Student Prize - - - - - Holly Mills

Senior Student Prize - - - - - Josh Parkes

Waylen Cup for All Round Contribution to School Activities Laura Barr

Devizes Sixth Form Prize for Best Academic Performance Joseph Fishlock

Robert Watson Trophy for Outdoor Activities - - Austin McGrath

Kelly Rose Memorial Cup - - - - Laura Barr