FOR the second year running, Cransley School, Great Budworth, has achieved 100 per cent pass rate, at five or more grades A* to C.

Hilary Laidler, headteacher, and all her staff were delighted to see that the girls' hard work had been so well rewarded and congratulated them on their achievements.

Head Girl Caroline Hall, of Little Budworth, has achieved 6A* and A grades out of eight subjects taken. She will continue her education at King's School, in Chester.

Elizabeth Bell, of Byley, who has represented England in show-jumping in Australia, passed eight subjects at grades A* to C.

Gemma Torrance, who climbed the four peaks of Britain and Ireland in order to raise over £2,500 in aid of Kosovan refugees last year, passed nine subjects at grades A* to C.

She will study at Ellesmere College on a full scholarship.

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