ANOTHER set of “outstanding” results greeted Barry Comprehensive School pupils and staff collecting A-level results today.

Hard work led to top grades for the teenagers – some of whom did much better than they expected with one describing exam study as “hell.”

Tom Butler-Sainsbury, 18, of Barry, exceeded expectations, but has decided he wants to stick to his chosen career path.

He said: “I’m going to study primary education in Chester. Originally I wanted to be a doctor, but I went on a school trip to Sri Lanka and I changed my mind. I want to go into teaching rather than medicine. Studying was hell, but I guess hard work pays off in the end.”

Megan Bell, 18, of Barry, said: “I’m very happy. My results were a bit of a shock. It was very hard, but I enjoyed studying the A-levels.”

Head teacher, Gerard McNamara said: “Teachers and governors are delighted with the A-level results. The A-level or equivalent pass rate of 98 per cent reflects the dedication and hard work of the students. Hard work pays off, for example, Austin Kay, who achieved and A* in maths with three other A grades, is going to study physics at Swansea University; Ben Rose who achieved three As will study medicine at Keele university. One hundred per cent of students who applied for university secured a place. I am very proud of all our students and wish them every success in the future.”

Top achievements included:

Megan Bell who will study economics at Cardiff university

Luke Brown who will study geology at Plymouth university

Taylor Hinchly will study bio chemistry at Cardiff university

Harry Goule will study aerospace engineering at Swansea university

Elizabeth Scott will study business management at Swansea university

Thomas Butler-Sainsbury will study primary education at the University of Chester

Rhys Evans will study civil engineering at Cardiff university