STUDENTS at Herefordshire College of Art and Design combined their creative flair with A and AS level work to gain an extra qualification.

As well as working towards National Diplomas in a variety of art, design and performing art subjects, many candidates took up the extra challenge of an additional exam.

Kate La Barre, of the college's marketing department, said: "It is a tribute to the students that they have successfully managed their study time to undertake an additional qualification and proves their level of commitment."

A-level students of English, film studies and photography had a 100% pass rate and AS candidates of the same subjects passed 96% of their exams.

The college has withheld the full list of results.