GCSE results day is a time of celebration, regardless of the grades you receive, for the culmination of hard work on coursework and exam revision. GCSE results in England are expected to drop for a second year running today, bringing them back in line with 2019 levels.
This year is only the second time pupils across Leeds have sat summer exams since 2019. Grades were generated by schools in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, with results based on internal assessment and work produced over the course of pupils’ studies. Here are some of the best photos taken across the day...
1. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
Year 11 students at at Horsforth school were thrilled to be tearing open their results envelopes this morning as it revealed yet another year of outstanding results. Photo: Simon Hulme
2. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
Magnus Wilsmore celebrates getting nine 9's and one 8. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
Over two thirds (69%) of all grades awarded at Horsforth School were a strong pass (a 5) or above which is significantly higher than the national average. Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
The school said its individual standout successes for students with bright futures include Millie, Libby, Lilia, Matilda, Harry, Laraib, Abdullah and Magnus. Photo: Simon Hulme
5. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
Dr. Paul Bell, the school’s Headteacher said: “Knowing that the grading of this year’s GCSEs has gone back to pre-pandemic levels, I honestly couldn’t be happier today." Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Horsforth School
Pictured from the left are Libby Carey, Millie Buxton, Oliver Crossley and Lilia Delobel who are all celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. Photo: Simon Hulme