HSDC - which comprises Alton, Havant and South Downs colleges - celebrated “fantastic” results on August 14.

Alton and Havant saw 20 per cent of A-levels passed at the A* or A grades, and half passed at grades between A* and B, with a total pass rate of 98.2 per cent, which was higher than last year.

At Alton, 65 per cent of A-level art and design students achieved A* or A grades, with 75 per cent passing at grades between A* and B.

More than half of A-level mathematics and A-level further mathematics students earned A* or A grades.

Vocational art and design students at Alton and South Downs all passed, with more than 80 per cent achieving the highest grades.

There was a 100 per cent pass rate in music performance and production, with 75 per cent achieving the highest grades across Alton and South Downs. Nearly all sport football academy students achieved high grades, with a 100 per cent pass rate.

In T-levels one education and childcare student achieved a distinction* grade. The others on the course all passed, with nearly half achieving distinction or merit grades.

In vocational subjects there was a 99.9 per cent pass rate, with 70 per cent achieving high grades and nearly a third earning distinction or distinction* grades.

Principal and chief executive Mike Gaston said: “We are absolutely delighted to see our students succeed again this year. Everybody at HSDC is incredibly proud of their achievements, and it has been a true pleasure to see their hard work, resilience and determination pay off.

“Special thanks must be given to our staff, who have played a crucial role in guiding and supporting our students throughout their time with us. These fantastic results are a testament to their excellence. We look forward to seeing our students thrive in their future endeavours.”