After the many months of revision and preparation, the wait is over today for students across North Cumbria as they receive their GCSE results.

Students have been arriving at schools across the Cumberland Council area to celebrate their achievements. 

Cllr Elaine Lynch, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Development, said:  “Congratulations to all the students across Cumberland who have received results today.

“Results day can bring a mix of celebration, excitement, and varied emotions. Whatever your results today I want to congratulate you on all your hard work up to this point, and I wish you all the very best as you move towards your future through further education or employment.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported our students as they worked towards these exams and beyond. So, a special thank you to the headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants, parents and carers.”

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If a student is unhappy with a GCSE grade, they should first talk to your school or college.

If they still think they have been unfairly graded after a review, they can ask your school or college to appeal.