The wait is over for thousands of teenagers in Huddersfield nervously awaiting their exam results.
Results for A and AS Levels are released this morning, ending a nervous wait for many hoping to clinch the grades to get into their preferred university or course, or indeed anyone who has sat the exams and is going on to do other things.
Anyone who has taken exams will know how stressful it can be collecting their results, and how important they are in deciding your next step after education.
Follow our live updates as we put out results from schools, colleges and sixth forms across Kirklees. We will also be updating you on reactions plus information on clearing and where to get careers advice.
Best of luck for the future to all those collecting their exam results today.
If your grades are not what you were expected or you need any advice, the helpline to ring is 0808 100 8000 and is now open until 8pm.
Key Events
BTEC students face agonising extra wait as results 'delayed for 2/3 weeks'
We’re hearing some students are still waiting for their results and may be waiting for a further ‘two to three weeks’.
Huddersfield mum Rachael Lilley says her son Aaron is still waiting for his BTEC results.
And Aaron, 18, says he’ll be waiting for up to three more weeks to find out if he’s passed his Level 3 qualification in IT.
Results: Creative Media Studio School
Here are the results from the Creative Media Studio School in Rawthorpe.
The Studio School has seen an increase in the achieved maximum grades across the BTEC and A2 pathways from this year group. With 100% of A Level pass grades at C and above, 98% of BTEC grades at pass and above, and 37% of grades across both A2 and BTEC courses in the highest mark bands.
Head Laura Lee said: “This year’s cohort of students are extremely special to us. They are so talented that I can’t wait to see how they go on to develop. They have made us incredibly proud, and we will very much miss their energy.”
Student carer clinches top grades to get dream university place
A Huddersfield student who is a full time carer alongside her studies has received straight A*s.
Greenhead student Grace Goswami didn’t disclose in her university application that she was a young carer as she didn’t want ‘special treatment’ and was worried it may affect her chances of getting her dream place at Newcastle University. Today Grace was told she received three A*s.
She said: “I was not expecting these grades and I have never cried tears of happiness until today. I came on my own to Greenhead College and have really grown in confidence. I wouldn’t have got these results if it hadn’t been for the support from my personal tutor.”
Fantastic news for Grace - we wish her all the best in the world. She is pictured below with friend Jack Hopkins, who also got top grades and is going to to study dentistry.
Results: More schools from the local area
Here are the results for Bradford Grammar, Wakefield Girls’ High School and Batley Girls’ High School.
FREE CHICKEN!!*
*If you spend money there...
Nando’s are doing a student special today offering free chicken to any students with ID cards picking up their results who spend at least £7. The offer is valid at all branches - including in Huddersfield town centre.
Harvester are also doing a discount deal of 20% off the bill for any table of six or more students. KFC is also doing a deal for hungry students, with the offer of a free mini fillet snackbox for anyone with student ID buying a Krushem milkshake. There’s a bit of a catch though, as you’ve got to be registered with Student Beans to redeem the offer.
How you can help if your child is stressed
Are you a parent whose child is tearing their hair out over their results? We’ve compiled a guide on helping them cope with the stress of today and the upcoming days if they’ve been left disappointed.
Read more here.
The results are in!
All results are now in for schools across Kirklees.
See the full list here!
This is Greenhead student James Vautrey - who has received four A*s! Well done, James.
Recap: All the results we've received so far
Click above to see results from all the schools who’ve sent them in so far. This story will update as results come in.
Gallery: Students at New College reveal their university choices
Students at New College have been revealing their plans for the year ahead after picking up their results.
Spot anyone you recognise?
You can also check out our gallery from pictures we took at the college this morning below.
Celebrities and successful people with no qualifications
It really doesn’t all boil down to a few letters on a page - check out some of these familiar faces past and present who never picked up any qualifications whatsoever...
Gallery: Greenhead students celebrate
A collection of the pictures taken by Examiner photographer at Greenhead this morning - see if you can spot someone you know!
Educating Yorkshire teacher's advice
Wise words from Educating Yorkshire teacher Mr Burton!
Pictured: Smiles all round from our students!
Some lovely pictures coming through taken by our photographers at Greenhead and New College this morning...
All you need to know on getting into Huddersfield through clearing
Hoping to come to Uni in Huddersfield?
Here’s everything you need to know about getting a place at the award-winning university through clearing.
Results: Heckmondwike Grammar School
Results from Heckmondwike Grammar are now also in. Read them here.
WATCH: Interview Greenhead Principal
Here is Greenhead College Prinicipal Simon Lett outside the college earlier this morning as students congratulated and commiserated one another.
Greenhead has just been named top sixth form in Yorkshire for its results.
Results: Huddersfield New College
The results from Huddersfield New College are also through. Check out the full list here.
Reporter Stephanie is heading to the college to chat to students there who have been picking up their results.
Results: Greenhead College
Here is the full list of results from Greenhead College. A massive well done to everyone, no matter what your grades are.
Grades have risen - but taken university places have fallen
It’s been announced that top grades have risen for the first time in six years.
The number of university places filled so far has decreased from the figure at this time last year. A* and A grades were given to 26% of entries.
Check out some of the statistics here.
A* - 8.3%, up from 8.1% in 2016, their highest level on record.
A* and A - 26.3%, up from 25.8% in 2016, highest rate since 26.3% in
2013 after a couple of years of downward trending results.
A* to E - 97.9%, down from 98.1% in 2015 and 2016, lowest level since
97.8% in 2011.
Live from Greenhead College
Stephanie is currently live at Greenhead College.
You can watch her live stream below or head to our Facebook page once the broadcast is over.
Results: QEGS
These are the results for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Some fantastic grades here.
We're at Greenhead College this morning
Reporter Stephanie Finnegan is at Greenhead this morning chatting to students picking up their results.
Make sure to say hi to her!
Results: Rastrick High School
Rastrick results are also through.
Congratulations to all of you!
Results: Crossley Heath School
Results from Crossley Heath are through and, as predicted, they’re as brilliant as ever.
You can see the full list of students’ results here.
A place at Oxford for Malala
Some delightful news for Malala Yousafzai, campaigner for girls’ education who was shot by the Taliban, who has got into Oxford University.
Seeing as Malala already has a Nobel Peace Prize under her belt, I’m sure we’ll be seeing even bigger things from her.
Greenhead named top college in the county
Greenhead’s results are through and have confirmed its status as top sixth form for A Levels in Yorkshire.
The overall pass rate has been revealed as 99.4%, with 84.8% of all grades at A*-C and 63.3% at A*-B. Some 1,023 students gained A Level passes in three or more subjects, with 23 students gaining A*/A in 4 or more subjects, and 180 gaining A*/A in 3 subjects.
College Principal Simon Lett said:
“I am immensely proud of these magnificent results, which are actually even better than last year’s achievements. The hard work and commitment of our students have clearly paid off and they will now go on to achieve even greater success at university or in employment. I would also like to thank our brilliant staff for the steadfast support and guidance they have given our students.”
Well wishes from some familiar faces...
Best of luck to local students from our MPs...
...and some slightly more glamorous names...
