Thousands of pupils across Derbyshire have received A level results – with many securing places at top universities and internships.
As students across the country could finally opened their long awaited results envelopes, A-level results across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have fallen for a second year running with 27.2% of all grades being A* or A. It follows a spike in top grades in 2020 and 2021, when exams were cancelled because of Covid.
In Derbyshire, many students were anxious to find out how they did – with many successful pupils celebrating fantastic achievements.
These photos, submitted by proud teachers and parents, show students celebrating their big day.
5. Highfields School, Matlock
Highfields students are continuing a track record of success, with two-thirds of students achieving A*-B grades, and 86% achieving A*-C grades. Several students are heading to Oxford and Cambridge, to study subjects including biology, economics, maths and English literature. Photo: Highfields School
6. The Long Eaton School
A student midwife and a future Oxford University student are among today’s A-level success stories at The Long Eaton School. Alice Oldershaw received a double distinction star and a distinction for an Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, which wins her a place to study midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Pictured Alice Oldershaw, Nim Tung Lam, Lucy Wheelhouse. Photo: The Long Eaton School
7. The Long Eaton School
Matthew Tebbutt secured a place at the University of Oxford and will study maths and computer science, thanks to A* grades for maths and physics, and As for chemistry and computer science. Photo: The Long Eaton School
8. Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield
There were lots of happy faces at Netherthorpe School as students’ hard work paid off with ‘outstanding’ results for those who sat exams over the summer. Across the UK, 79% of those receiving results gained a place at their first-choice university – and that was also the case at the Staveley school with Sixth Form students gaining places at universities including Loughborough, Durham and Lancaster. Photo: Brian Eyre