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.
7. Horsforth School
Students at Horsforth School were celebrating as a record 75 per cent of all grades achieved were A*-B with 43% of all grades awarded being A*-A. Photo: Horsforth School
8. Horsforth School
Dr. Paul Bell, the school’s Headteacher said “We are immensely proud of all the hard work and achievements of our students, they are an exceptional, inspiring and talented group of young people and we couldn’t be prouder of them." Photo: Horsforth School
9. Woodkirk Academy
Principal Tim Jones said: “The students and staff at Woodkirk Academy should be proud of the grades that have been attained. They are the result of a huge amount of hard work, resilience and a commitment to excel in the face of the challenges presented throughout the study towards these qualifications." Photo: Woodkirk Academy
10. Woodkirk Academy
Vice Principal and Director of Sixth Form Warwick-Giles said: "For the huge majority, the outcomes reflect the outstanding work ethic that has been demonstrated and I am delighted that so many have successfully secured a place at their first-choice destination." Photo: Woodkirk Academy
11. St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
"The results are reflective of their hard work and determination over the last two years and the strength of character they have shown, particularly through the challenges of the covid pandemic." a school statement said. Photo: St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
12. St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
"We are delighted with the high proportion of our students who have secured A* to B grades at A Level and also those that have achieved distinctions and distinction* in vocational courses." a school statement said. Photo: St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy