An East Renfrewshire high school is celebrating record breaking exam results.

Woodfarm High increased the number of pupils achieving five or more Highers for the third year in a row.

Sam Edgar, 16, from Giffnock, has been appointed as school captain for the year ahead and was delighted to land 5As.

He said: “I was overthinking things and doubting how I’d get on, but I’m delighted with the results, and it sets me up well for next year when I come back to do my Advanced Highers.”

Elise Flynn, 17, is the second school captain and despite the nerves was over the moon to discover she had also secured 5As in Business Studies, English, Maths, Modern Studies and Music.

The accomplished pianist and violin player is aspiring to study law and said: “The school prepared us really well for our first set of formal exams and I feel like I’ve now got the rewards for all of the hard work.”

Lily Frame, 16, from Giffnock, had a nervous wait for the text message to arrive confirming her results.

The Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) member said: “The text came in at 8.05am and I was really nervous opening it, so I went away to my room to check the results.

“All the studying has definitely been worth it.”

Also celebrating were Kaarthi Paramanathan, 17, and Alisha Ihsam, 16, from Thornliebank who both sat six Highers and were delighted to achieve 5As and 1B each.

Kaarthi said: “I’ve been thinking about the results for the past three days, so I’m glad they’re now here and I’ve achieved such great grades.”

Alisha said: “I’m pleased with the results, and it has given me the motivation to keep working hard for the four Advanced Highers I’m going to do next year.”