RE-MARKED A-level papers have not changed any grades awarded to students of the Vale's three high schools.

Prince Henry's, Evesham and Pershore, sent back papers following a national review of the examination system after concerns were raised.

Two of the schools received their re-marked papers on Tuesday and headteachers have reported little or no change in the marks. Clive Corbett, Pershore High School headteacher, said he was not particularly surprised, adding: "The OCR picture is that there have been minor changes upwards by two or three marks."

He said he was still concerned about the quality of examiners and that the school had employed two qualified examiners to check the re-marked papers.

David Kelly, Evesham High School headteacher said: "The sample of five media studies papers were sent back and the grades have not changed.

"We've not appealed in any area other than media studies and none of our students were affected."

Prince Henry's headteacher Bernard Roberts said he was unaware of any changes to students' grades, but said the school had made its concerns known."