A paralympian swimmer passed all her GCSE exams at grades A and A* despite her punishing training programme.
Jessica Harper, who is hoping to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics, scooped eight A* grades and two As at Putney High School this morning.
The 16-year-old has been selected for the British Swimming World Class Talent Programme, and travels across London to train for up to 14 hours a week.
She said: “This year was extremely busy as I tried to balance my swimming training with my studies while still trying to have some sort of social life.
“I am very fortunate to have great support from my school, family and friends.”
Her success comes as Putney High School celebrates 91 per cent of entries achieving A* or A grades.
Two thirds of girls secured at least 10 A* or A grades, and almost one in four earned 11 A* or As.
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