A third of A level candidates at The John Lyon School achieved straight A grades this year (2008), as the School celebrated another very positive year.

84% of grades at JLS were As or Bs. This year’s results mean the average total of A and B grades over the last three years stands at more than 85%, further cementing the School’s reputation as one of the country’s top independent boys’ schools.

Headmaster Kevin Riley said: “Firstly, I must congratulate our boys and their teachers on a truly excellent set of results – the second-best in the School’s 132-year history. I am particularly proud at the calibre of students at The John Lyon School: many combine tremendous focus and ability in the classroom with a dedication to playing a full part in other aspects of School life, including sport and the arts.

“Passing examinations is, of course, important, and we are happy to be known as an academic school, but I believe – in common with many top employers – that the very best candidates can demonstrate good A level grades and evidence of achievement in other spheres.”

This year the boys achieved the best-ever GCSE results at The John Lyon School. All 100 pupils taking GCSEs achieved the Government's benchmark of five passes at grades A*-C, with three boys gaining 10 A* grades apiece and a further three gaining nine A* grades.

The largest-ever Year 11 at the School improved further on last year's impressive results. 92% of all grades awarded were A*, A or B – the best GCSE performance in the School's 132-year history.

Below is a selection of pictures showing A Level Results day at JLS in August 2008. To see an image at full size please click on it, then follow the instructions to move to another image.