Students up and down the country as well as across Leeds have been discovering their results today.
Colleges and schools from Elliot Hudson College to Woodkirk Academy have been holding celebrations for their students.
This year’s group of students have been widely referred to as ‘Generation Covid’ as the most disrupted school leavers since the Second World War.
The challenges the pandemic has brought on for pupils and staff alike, from lockdowns to online learning to cancelled GCSE exams, have been immense.
Here are 14 of the best reaction photos from across Leeds.
1. Elliot Hudson College
A buzz of nervous excitement was noticeable at Elliott Hudson College this morning. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Elliot Hudson College
Students up and down the country as well as across Leeds have been discovering their results today. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Elliott Hudson College
This is the first time pupils across the country have sat summer exams since 2019. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Elliott Hudson College
This year’s group of students have been widely referred to as ‘Generation Covid’ as the most disrupted school leavers since the Second World War. Photo: Tony Johnson
5. Benton Park School
The vast majority of students at Benton Park achieved grades A* - C with over a quarter of all grades at A* and A. Photo: Benton Park
6. Benton Park School
"Our students receiving results today have worked incredibly hard during their time in Sixth Form and have risen to the challenges they have been faced with." Headteacher Delia Martin said Photo: Benton Park