GCSE results day 2024: Here are some pictures of Halifax students picking up their results

Thousands of pupils across the UK sat their GCSE exams earlier this year.

They have now been finding out their results.

Charlie Johnson, Executive Principal of Trinity Academy Grammar, said: “I am extremely impressed with the students’ attitudes to their exams this year. The last few years have been challenging, however the hard work and resilience has paid off and has resulted in amazing results.

"I am delighted for our students and would like to take this opportunity to wish them the very best for their futures.

"My thanks to everyone involved in such a fantastic team effort.”

Headteacher, Dean Jones of The Crossley Heath School said: “All in our Crossley Heath School family have shown that with hard work they can unlock their potential for academic excellence.

"Crucially, whilst demonstrating the values of kindness and courage that will help them contribute positively to society, grow into the leaders of tomorrow and above all else, to be happy.”

Headteacher of Brighouse High School, Richard Horsfield, said: “We are delighted to see that the hard work of students and staff have led to some fantastic results this year and it has been wonderful to celebrate with them today.

"Across a broad range of subjects, our students have achieved the grades they require for making those important next steps whether that is into an apprenticeship, vocational qualifications or academic A-levels.”

Andy Taylor, headteacher of Calder High School, said: “We are very proud of all of our students; they have shown a real commitment to their studies, making the most of all the opportunities that our staff offered and achieved fantastic academic success despite the unprecedented challenges they faced through their five years at Calder.

“I would like to thank all of our students, staff and parents who have worked together to support our young people through their time at The Calder Learning Trust, and wish them good luck as they step proudly into the next stage of their lives.”

Jessica Sheldrick, who starts in September as the first female Head at Rishworth School, praised this year’s cohort and said: “I am so incredibly delighted to celebrate the personal, individual successes of each of our students; I cannot wait to welcome back our Year 12 in September into our brand new Sixth Form Centre for what promises to be an exciting and fulfilling year ahead!”

Headteacher Darren Atkinson of The Brooksbank School said: “It’s incredibly rewarding after our team’s enormous efforts to provide incredible opportunities, get involved in the local community, and deliver top-class teaching. Parents can now have absolute confidence in the future we’re building here at Brooksbank.”

Nicholas James, Head of Foundation at Hipperholme Grammar School, said: “All our year 11 students can be proud of their achievements, whether achieving top grades or securing their place at their chosen destination.

"I’m very grateful to our teaching staff for their hard work and expertise in supporting our students through their GCSEs.”

Headteacher of North Halifax Grammar School, Desmond Deehan said: “Congratulations to North Halifax students receiving their GCSE results today.

"It is great to see that after a secondary education that has seen significant disruption, results have risen this year with over 30 students attaining at least 7 grade 8s and 9s and with 75 per cent of all results at grades 6 to 9.”