ALTON College student Isaac Malter has astounded staff by achieving the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma – despite being unable to read or write.

Eighteen-year-old Isaac, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, achieved a remarkable 31 points and is now heading to the University of Nottingham to study for an MSc (Hons) in environmental science.

For full story and full A-Level results round-up, see this week's Alton Herald.