The Bermuda High School for Girls announced “outstanding” GCSE/IGCSE results for the 2018-19 academic year.

The school recorded 43 per cent A* or A results, compared to an average of 20.8 per cent in Britain.

A quarter of these grades were A* or the equivalent, with 14.5 per cent at a Grade 9, which is considered higher than an A*.

One third of students sat ten or more I/GCSE examinations and 85 per cent of all GCSE/IGCSE grades achieved were A* to C or the equivalent.

Top scorer Mia Oleksak earned 12 A* grades.

Linda Parker, the head of school, said: “I am very proud of these outstanding results, and particularly the high percentage of 9, A* and A grades.

“These results highlight the value of a BHS education with our skills-based teaching and a personalised learning approach for each girl.”

She added: “I am proud of all of our Year 11 students for their hard work and determination to succeed and surpass our expectations.”

Other top students were:

Gen Lau: 8A*, 3A

Hailey O’Donnell: 8A*, 2A

Lily Van De Weg: 8A*, 1A, 1B

Linnea Kuruvilla: 5A*, 5A

Kiara Burcher: 7A*, 2B, 1C

Leahnae Morton-Richardson: 8A*, 1A

Gabriella Medeiros: 4A*, 5A, 1B

Jasmin Williams: 5A*, 3A, 1B, 1C

Four Year 7 students received Grade 9 or Grade 8 grades in French or Spanish:

Charlotte Esperon: Grade 9 (French)

Sofia Nunez: Grade 9 (Spanish)

Natalia Tafur: Grade 9 (Spanish)

Anne-Camille Haziza: Grade 8 (French)