A-level results: Bancroft’s maths ace bags rare perfect set of marks

Maths ace Rishi Bhabutta (Image: Archant)

Not only did Rishi Bhabutta bag four straight A*s, but he achieved 100 per cent in all 12 of his further maths modules – a rare feat.

Naturally, the student of Bancroft’s School, High Road, Woodford Green, will be reading maths at Pembroke College, Cambridge.

He said: “I already knew that I had achieved 100 per cent in eight of my modules, but was thrilled this morning to discover that I had managed this across all papers.

“I had been less confident of getting A*s in chemistry and economics but am delighted that I managed a clean sweep.”

While students could get their results online early this morning, most decided to come into school to get their results.

But the electronic results system proved handy for a group of sixth formers currently performing with the Bancroft Players at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

One in four of all A-level exams taken at Bancroft’s resulted in an A* – more than three times the national average.

Eighty-nine per cent of all A-level exams were awarded either an A*, A or B.

Head Mary Ireland said: “It seems to be the case that where a student has missed their offer grades, especially by just a few points, the universities have been happy to accept them.”

She added: “Our pupils are incredibly hard working and it is this fantastic work ethic which ensures they get to good universities and go on to achieve great degrees.”