Upton Court Grammar School in Slough is celebrating after four of their students secured places at Oxford University. The students who are all Asian, are among a total of 65% who gained A*-B, with an overall pass rate of 98%.
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5th Nov 2026 | Updated at 02:18am 5th Nov 2026
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British Asian students shine as schools celebrate A-level success
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