Leeds students celebrate A-level and post-16 results

Students across the city have been finding out how they have fared in this year’s exams, with results nationally expected to be broadly similar to those of summer 2023.

Marking and grading have taken place as normal this year, with grades determined solely by students’ performance in their assessments and reflect what students know, understand and can do.

Last year, grading included an allowance for post-Covid disruption and overall results were similar to those of 2019.

Between 2020 and 2022, there was an increase in the number of entries receiving higher grades due to different assessment methods and additional protections granted because of the disruption caused by the pandemic.

Councillor Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council’s executive member for children and families, said: “Congratulations to all those in the city for the results they have received today. Students should be so proud of their amazing achievements which are the culmination of a lot of hard work and determination.

“We are firmly committed to ensuring that all young people in Leeds are given the best possible chance to fulfil their potential and leave school or college with essential skills and qualifications and today’s results reflect the quality of teaching and education on offer across the city.

“We wish all students the very best of luck for the future. There is a range of guidance and support for young people, including those that are worried they didn’t get the results they needed, to help them on their next steps. This could be in continuing higher education or starting an apprenticeship or entering the world of work.

“Schools and colleges are on hand to offer additional advice and guidance, and I want to thank all those staff for the assistance they continue to provide to young people in the city as they consider what they want to do next.”

Information on Next Steps

There is support available for students who did not get the results they were hoping for and those who need help figuring out what’s next.  

Students can use Leeds City Council’s Start in Leeds website to access information, advice and guidance about the further education opportunities available.

The Next Steps page also signposts learners to the council’s Employment Hub that provides one-to-one support with CVs, job searching, application forms, interviews and general careers advice and guidance.

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