The overall A-level pass rate in Hounslow remained slightly above the national average this year despite a sharp fall, according to figures from Hounslow Council.

The borough-wide pass rate fell from 99.0 per cent last year to 98.4 - with the national average also dipping, from 98.1 per cent to 98.0.

The A*-C pass rate also fell nationally this year, from 77.2 to 76.7 per cent, with the drop blamed on a combination of tougher exams and the ban on January re-sits.

A borough-wide A*-C pass rate for Hounslow is not yet available, but four out of the seven schools for which getwestlondon has this figure saw an increase, bucking the national trend.

A total of 1,424 teenagers across the borough sat their A-level exams this summer, with many going on to top universities.

Councillor Tom Bruce, Hounslow's cabinet member for education, said: "This is an exciting day for hundreds of young people and their families, and I'd like to congratulate them on their hard-earned success.

"As well as those who we will see and read about who have achieved the top grades, I'd also like to pay tribute to those who have worked hard to exceed expectations, but who don't grab the headlines."

"We are fortunate to have so many excellent secondary schools providing high quality education for our children and young people, and I am sure we will continue to build on this success for years to come."

* Students who are unsure about what to do next can get free information and advice from the council's Connexions service.

You can visit the drop in centre at Hounslow Library on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between 10am and 5.30pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10am to 6pm.

Personal advisers are available to help explain the options available, and help ensure young people have enough information to make a decision.

School A*-C % 2014 A*-C 2013
Brentford School for Girls NA 68
Chiswick School 68 77
Cranford Community College NA 71
Feltham Community College NA 73
The Green School NA 88
Gumley House 85 89
Gunnersbury Catholic School NA 93
The Heathland School 77 72
Heston Community School 69 73
Isleworth & Syon 77 73
Kingsley Academy 70 64
Lampton Academy NA 80
St Mark's Catholic School 93.1 92
Borough average NA 78.1
National average 76.7 77.2