KATIE Fawcett was another star achiever for Beauchamps High School, picking up no fewer than eight A grades.

Katie, 16, of Ulting Way, Wickford, scored six A* grades and two As.

Katie studied English literature, French, geography, maths, biology, physics and statistics, with maths and stats topping the list as her favourites.

She now plans to study for her A-levels at Palmers College, Grays.

After that, she hopes to embark on a gap year adventure, travelling around Europe and Asia.