King’s School Sixth Formers were dressed to thrill as they held a glamorous dinner dance at the Hollin Hall Hotel.

After completing their A2 examinations the young men and women are now happily preparing to go into the world of work or up to some of Britain’s best universities - but sad to be parting from close friends.

The King’s School Principal of Sixth Form, Ruth Roberts, said: ‘It is always one of the highlights of the year to see the young men and women you have worked with over the last two years celebrating their coming of age in such fabulous style.