THE FASTEST 16-year-old in England has secured top grades in his GCSE results.

Miles Waterworth, the current under-17 800-metre British champion, achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s in his results - equivalent to all A*s.

The Brighton College student’s results come after storming to victory at the English Schools Athletics Championships and becoming the 800-metre champion in his age category at the Schools International Athletic Board Championships.

He also broke the 800-metre record for the South East of England Athletic Association’s indoor meeting whilst securing gold - breaking the previous record, that had stood for a decade, by just over two seconds.

Miles said: “I was quite surprised with my results but very happy. I’m now going to go into Brighton College sixth form to study four A-levels and continue with my athletics.”

His parents were delighted by his results and said: “We are massively proud of Miles, and how he is willing to listen to advice and get support from the school and his running club, to get the balance between both.”

The independent school has reported a set of exceptional GCSE results, with over 1,000 Grade 9s obtained by pupils and 77 students securing Grade 9s and 8s in every subject.

Headmaster Richard Cairns said: “Given the difficulties faced by these children during two lockdowns, it is remarkable to see so many pupils achieving even more than they might have anticipated. I really am delighted for them.”