Twins show off their star power
Identical twins from Wolverhampton were left seeing double after they both achieved a perfect string of 10 A* grades in their GCSEs. Identical twins from Wolverhampton were left seeing double after they both achieved a perfect string of 10 A* grades in their GCSEs. Alex and Tom Dawes, of Claverley, from King Edward's School, Birmingham, will now go on to study exactly the same A levels at the school. Today the 16-year-olds said they were delighted with their results and couldn't wait to celebrate. Alex said: "It's been a tough slog but it's all worth it now. "We both worked really hard and there wasn't any sibling rivalry between us." The boys will now both go on to study maths, further maths, physics and economics at sixth form. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Alex and Tom Dawes, of Claverley, from King Edward's School, Birmingham, will now go on to study exactly the same A levels at the school.
Today the 16-year-olds said they were delighted with their results and couldn't wait to celebrate.
Alex said: "It's been a tough slog but it's all worth it now.
"We both worked really hard and there wasn't any sibling rivalry between us."
The boys will now both go on to study maths, further maths, physics and economics at sixth form.
Proud father Edward Dawes said: "They're the best of friends and I'm extremely proud of them."
John Claughton, chief master at King Edward's School, added: "These are wonderful results, a real thrill for the boys and for their teachers and parents."
Alex achieved his A* grades in English, English Literature, French, Spanish, maths, history, geography and triple science, while Tom clocked them up in English, English Literature, French, German, maths, geography, design technology and triple science.
Another Wolverhampton schoolboy, 16-year-old Charnjit Nagra, was also celebrating today after achieving 13 As, following a battle with leukaemia.
Charnjit was seriously ill for his first three years at Wednesfield High and missed much of his schooling. Despite this, the youngster achieved As in English literature, English language, maths, biology, citizenship, graphics, business studies; four As in IT; and two A*s in physics and chemistry.