Hitchin Boys' School is celebrating after being ranked 95th in the country in The Telegraph's newly released league table of secondary schools in England.

Out of thousands of schools nationwide, the achievement marks a significant milestone for the historic Hitchin institution, securing a place in the prestigious top 100.

A school social media post said: "We are incredibly proud and wish to say a huge thank you to our boys and staff, for their hard work and commitment to HBS, that has led to this fantastic achievement. What a wonderful way to kickstart a new academic year!"

The Telegraph's latest ranking system takes into account a variety of performance measures, shining a spotlight on schools delivering excellence for their pupils.

The recognition is being hailed as a reflection of the dedication shown by Hitchin Boys' staff, students and the wider community in supporting high standards of teaching and learning.