LEIGH’S Bedford High School has celebrated its 11 leavers with a send-off to mark their outstanding results.

More than 200 young people received their GCSE certificates and prizes were handed out for individual excellence in academic subjects, sport and attendance.

Head teacher Helen Phillips said: “It’s been a fantastic year for our school and our young people have achieved so much.”

Guest of honour was Leigh hometown Ruby League hero Stuart Donlan.