The Class of 2026 made a triumphant return to their classrooms across Derbyshire this morning (Thursday, August 13) to find out how they did at their A-level and T-level exams.
Derbyshire students achieved some of the highest A-level schools with many securing places at top universities and colleges including Cambridge and Oxford.
Students across the county have also excelled at the vocational Level 3 qualifications and are looking forward to apprenticeships, training courses and work experiences.
Here are 48 brilliant photos to celebrate exceptional results across Derbyshire.
1. St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield
Lillie Pang and Felicity Harpham are celebrating A-levels success at St Mary's Catholic High School in Chesterfield. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield
St Mary’s Catholic High School in Chesterfield has seen brilliant A-level results yet again as exceptional 34% of results achieved by this year’s cohort were A or A*. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield
The school saw impressive 100% of students passing their A-level exams. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield
St Mary's Catholic High School's Ryan Baller achieved three A* grades and one A. Photo: Brian Eyre