A QUARTET of twins were among those celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results at Kirkbie Kendal School.

Jessica and Georgia Wake, 16, achieved almost identical grades, with Georgia just snatching an extra A*, but the pair even had the same marks in some exams.

They said they have always scored similarly in tests.

Jessica said: “There is not really any competition between us because we always do the same.”

The pair are planning to study the same A-Level subjects - Biology, Chemistry, Law and Psychology; Georgia said she may swap out Chemistry, though not just because she is trying to be different.

They say they have never used their matching looks to their advantage in school but that, even after five years, some teachers struggle to tell them apart.

Georgia said: “Our mum wants us to go to the same university but we will pick based on which are best for our chosen subjects. It will be weird being apart but I’m sure we will get used to it.”

Jonathon and Jake Lowther, 16, had more varied grades with Jonathon picking up more As but his brother scooping an A*.

Jonathon said: “Jake is much better at making things; I am more into history and religious studies.”

The brothers, who say they have always achieved different sets of results, are set to follow different paths at A-Level. Jonathon will study English Literature, History, Philosophy and Maths, with his heart set on university, while Jake will take Resistant Materials, Maths and Physics, and isn’t quite sure about what lies after that.

Two other sets of twins at the school also achieved great results; Connor and James McGurk scored 18 A* and A grades between them and Paul and Andrew Crowdy achieved 9A* and A and 11B grades.

Bright pupil Gemma Buckley achieved 8A*s, an A and two Bs, despite breaking her leg half way through the exams.

The 16-year-old took a tumble in Kendal’s Serpentine Woods, resulting in a five day hospital stay and four hours surgery. She now has a titanium rod from her knee to ankle.

Gemma, who is a keen bass guitar and saxophone player, said she is looking forward to studying Music at A-Level, as well as Chemistry, Biology, Physics and a language.

She then hopes to read Biochemistry at Leeds or Lancaster University before possibly going into teaching, though her plans change ‘every day’.

Gemma said: “My family had high hopes for me, so no pressure at all. I am celebrating by going to work now but I am off to Leeds Festival this weekend.”

Other star performers included Katrina Bell who achieved 9 A* and A grades. She said she would celebrate the results over an ice cream with friends.

Horticultural enthusiast Joe Clements, 16, is set for an apprenticeship at Levens Hall, after he scored 5A*s and 4As. He said he was keeping his ‘very patient’ parents waiting at home until he could tell them in person how well he had done.

Headteacher Phil Hyman said “Set challenging but realistic targets by their teachers, our students have responded well and achieved highly.

“I am pleased that over a quarter of all KKS grades were awarded at the highest grades A* and A.

“The percentage of 5A*-C including English and Mathematics achieved will place KKS in the top schools nationally.”

“Also very pleasing were the achievements of students who combined their GCSEs with a course at Kendal College, several of whom won prizes, including Kristy Walker for Hair and Beauty and Scott Turner for Motor Vehicle.

“We are very pleased that our partnership with the South Lakes Federation provides excellent opportunities for all of our students to excel."