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...
13. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Cardinal Heenan
The school are excited to congratulate students as they progress to post-16 studies or move into apprenticeships or specialist training programmes. Photo: Cardinal Heenan
14. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Benton Park School
Today marks the end of 5 years of hard work at Benton Park School, as pupils celebrate all that they have achieved in light of the impact of the pandemic on their time in education. Photo: Benton Park School
15. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Benton Park School
Executive Headteacher Delia Martin commented: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate results day with this fantastic group of Year 11 students. We feel incredibly proud of them and their achievements as they have faced significant challenges throughout their education." Photo: Benton Park School
16. Seb Murphy receiving his GCSE results with his parents Helen and Ben
Seb Murphy, 16, from Guiseley, Leeds, has faced formidable hurdles since being diagnosed, aged three, with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and today he is celebrating scoring a 9, five 8s and three 7s in his nine GCSEs. Photo: Bradford Grammar School/PA Wire
17. Sporty teenager with diabetes celebrating GCSE results
Will Palmer, who has ambitions to play county hockey, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six years ago and has a glucose sensor and insulin pump to ensure his blood sugar levels remain steady. Today he, and his Alfie Sanderson, is celebrating 10 GCSEs - including four 9s, three 8s, two 7s and a six. Photo: Bradford Grammar School
18. Pupils celebrate their Exam results at Silcoates School
Silcoates School takes immense pride in the accomplishments of its pupils, with 96% of all grades achieved at 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C) Photo: Silcoates School