Trusha Patel, of Covingham, was really nervous about getting her results. "I started to panic when I got to the front of the queue," she said. But the 16-year-old need not have worried she got eight A*s, two As and one C. Trusha now wants to study further maths, biology, chemistry and German A Levels with a view to becoming a doctor.

Fiona Russell, from Wroughton, was especially pleased with her English result. The 16-year-old, who is dyslexic, scooped the top A* grade, despite finding the spelling difficult. Fiona, who got four A*s and six As, is to study A Levels in September, but her ambition is to be an actress.

She got an A grade in her drama GCSE and has been involved with the New Youth Theatre and school productions.