BOLTON pupil Jennifer Hughes is simply "A-star" in education circles after being named top of the form following the GCSE exams.

Jennifer was crowned the leading pupil at Worsley's Bridgewater Independent School after gaining eight A grades and two A* grades.

The former pupil of Bolton's Edgworth C of E Primary now plans to continue her studies by completing A-Levels in the Sciences.

A school spokesman said: "Jennifer was thrilled with her results as were all the pupils of Year 11. They should be congratulated on the outstanding results their year group achieved."