Pupils at schools throughout Manchester are celebrating today after picking up the results of the GCSE exams they sat before the summer.
With some brilliant success stories from schools across the city of pupils whose results have exceeded expectations or who have achieved against the odds, early indications are that the vast majority of pupils got the results they need to enable them to move on into post-16 education, apprenticeships, or to take up other training opportunities.
Councillor Julie Reid, Executive Member for Early Years, Children and Young People, Manchester City Council, said: “Young people across the city have every right to celebrate today. All the indications are that our schools are celebrating some brilliant results with examples of pupils in every school at all ability levels exceeding expectations.
“Their results are down to sheer hard work, dedication and commitment – with students, staff and families having also shown great resilience over the last five years since the first wave of Covid interrupted education and life across the board for everyone.
“We’re very proud of all our young people and are committed to doing everything we can to support them in their next steps.”
At Chorlton High School in south Manchester the school is celebrating its best GCSE results in the school’s history, with students having achieved exceptional outcomes across all subjects, with record numbers of top grades alongside remarkable progress for pupils of all abilities.
Headteacher Zoe Morris said: “We’re absolutely delighted with these results which are a fantastic achievement for the whole school community. Success is never just about the highest grades at Chorlton High – it is about every young person fulfilling their potential and leaving us as successful, creative and happy individuals.
“I am so proud of all our students’ achievements. Their hard work, alongside the support of staff and parents, has helped them turn challenges into opportunities and write a brilliant new chapter for their futures. Congratulations to all!”
Whilst most of the city’s young people have achieved the results they needed to pursue their planned next steps, help and support is available for any students who haven’t achieved what they were hoping for or who are unsure what to do next.
Councillor Julie Reid said: “Results day doesn’t always bring the results young people were hoping for, with thousands of pupils up and down the country every year finding themselves in this position. The most important thing is not to panic. Your schoolteachers and college staff are there for you. They are best placed to help you navigate your next steps and are ready and waiting to help you find your way through this and set you back on the road to future success.”
Pupils in need of help and support after getting their exam results today should speak in the first instance to their school or college, but there are many other sources of help available including The Education Hub
Mental health advice and support for young people who need help with how they are feeling after picking up their results is available from organisations including:
Young Minds
Childline
Kooth