Following yesterday's announcement from the government, Jessica has achieved A*A*A*A in English Literature, History, Sociology and the EPQ. She's now waiting to hear back from the University of St Andrews.

Jessica is part of the XL programme at Ashton and completed her early education at Longdendale High School.

Read her story in full at www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-53812315

Update: Jessica's place has been confirmed and she will begin her studies at St Andrew this September.