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...
7. A Level results day at Leeds Mathematics School
Many parents brought their parents along to share in the moment. | Gerard Binks
8. GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy
Hugs, relief, and tears of joy were on show as students opened their envelopes. | Gerard Binks
9. GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy
79 per cent of Woodkirk’s students achieved at least a grade 4 or more in their GCSE results. | Gerard Binks
10. GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy
59 per cent of Woodkirk's students achieved at least a grade 5 - making an attainment 8 score of 53. | Gerard Binks
11. GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy
The gap in GCSE pass rates for boys and girls narrowed again, to its lowest point since 2000. | Gerard Binks
12. GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy
Ethan Moore who was the best attaining boy at Woodkirk Academy on results day. | Gerard Binks