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.
. Eckington school
The waiting is over for thousands of Derbyshire students as they got their A-level results Photo: Eckington school
. Eckington School
Highlights across Eckington Sixth Form’s class of 2023 include a 100% A-level pass rate. 10.4% of the students were awarded with A* or A. and 34.2% of pupils achieved grades between A* - B. Photo: Eckington School
. Eckington School
Eckington students now head off to a wide range of destinations across the country including universities from Leeds and Sheffield to Manchester and Lincoln. They will be studying subjects such as maths and physics, psychology, quantity surveying, modern languages, screen writing, primary education and architectural engineering. Photo: Eckington School
. Eckington School
Headteacher, Richard Cronin, said: “I am enormously proud of our Year 13 students. The excellent results of these young people demonstrate that education really does offer a passport to the future, as they now go on to access a wide variety of future education and career paths. Photo: Eckington School
. 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
. 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
. 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
17. Outwood Academy Newbold
Rob Southern, Principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, added: " I could not be prouder of the efforts that these young people have put into their studies and I enjoyed celebrating with them at the academy today.” Pictured Thailer Emmerson and Elise Leggett. Photo: Outwood Academy Newbold
18. Swanwick Hall
The sixth form students at Swanwick Hall School, part of The Two Counties Trust, have achieved some excellent results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown throughout their studies. Photo: Swanwick Hall
19. Swanwick Hall
Swanwick Hall pupils will study an extensive range of subjects at university. These include architecture, history, geography, mechanical engineering, forensic science, fashion marketing, film and tv production, human biology and policing. Amongst the exciting careers that students will be embarking on are apprenticeships in nursing, with Toyota, as personal trainers and laboratory technicians, as well as officer training with the RAF. Photo: Swanwick Hall
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Jonathan Fawcett, Headteacher at Swanwick Hall School, said: “We congratulate our Swanwick Hall Year 13 students who are celebrating some excellent A Level results this year and also congratulate and thank their families and teachers." Photo: Swanwick Hall School