Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results day

Over 9,400 year 11 students in the city are opening their results today, which – like last week’s A-levels – are nationally expected to be broadly similar to those of summer 2023.

This year marking and grading have taken place as normal, with results determined solely by students’ performances in their assessments.

Between the years 2020 and 2022, different assessment methods and additional protections were put in place because of the impact of the pandemic, which led to a general increase in higher grades.

Tech Awards, which are taken alongside GCSEs and include subjects such as health and social care, sports studies and IT, have been strengthened nationally this year. With students completing the new versions of these qualifications for the first time, it means results for this year's awards cannot be compared to overall outcomes in previous years.

Councillor Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council’s executive member for children and families, said: “Congratulations and well done to everyone on their GCSE results this year. Taking exams is a difficult and stressful time but students have done themselves and the city proud.

“These results are not only a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our young people, but also their families, schools, colleges and other learning settings that have supported them to secure these results.

“I would like to wish all our young people the very best for the future and remind everyone that support, advice and guidance is available from schools for anyone still considering their future options.”

Information on Next Steps

There is support available for students who did not get the results they were hoping for and those who don’t have plans for September.

Students can use Leeds City Council’s Start in Leeds platform to access information and advice about post-16 learning opportunities and get in touch with local schools, colleges and apprenticeship providers.

The Next Steps page also signposts learners to the council’s Employment Hub and the Leeds Pathways team, both of which can give information, advice and guidance to young people as they decide what to do next.

The Start in Leeds Next Steps page can be accessed here.