Students across Leeds have been celebrating in recent weeks after A Level and GCSE results day.
It was a triumphant morning for pupils across the city last Thursday (August 20), with figures showing that 21.9% achieved top grades - up from 2025, while the proportion of A-Level entries awarded top grades across the country has risen for the third year in a row.
The Yorkshire Evening Post went down to Leeds Mathematics School and Woodkirk Academy on A Level and GCSE results day respectively to capture the raw emotions of the day.
Hugs, relief, and tears of joy were on show as students opened their envelopes with many bringing their parents along to share in the moment.
Here are 14 of the most heartwarming and joyful pictures from across both days...
1. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
Across the country, the proportion of A-level entries awarded top grades has risen for the third year in a row. | Gerard Binks
2. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
Jacob Jones celebrates his 4 A*s with his family. | Gerard Binks
3. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
Ryan Josephs with his outstanding results - three A*s and one A in Further Maths. He's now off to Durham to study astrophysics. | Gerard Binks
4. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
A quarter of students at Leeds Mathematics School achieved two or more A* grades - and 61% of all grades are A* or A. | Gerard Binks
5. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
The long-awaited day is the culmination of years of hard work and determination. | Gerard Binks
6. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
Rebecca Taylor scooped a very impressive four A*s. She's off to the University of Oxford to study maths and computer science. | Gerard Binks