After the disruption of the Covid pandemic, this summer saw students sit external examinations for the first time since 2019, with headteachers unanimous in their praise for the resilience shown by Sunderland’s teenagers to prosper in the face of adversity.
While impossible to compare with the last two year’s teacher assessed results, the majority of schools and colleges have reported an improvement on the pre-Covid results of 2019.
Check out the following 13 photographs which capture the trepidation and joy of A-Level results day.
5. All smiles
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College students Lily Leonard, Maddy Barrow and Megan Lear are all smiles after receiving their A-Level results. Photo: St Robert's
6. Thumbs up
St Anthony's and St Aidan's Catholic Sixth Form student Byron Richardson, 18, gives the thumbs up after opening his A-Level results. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Shocked
Southmoor Academy student Kyle Hutchinson, 18, was "shocked" after seeing his A-Level exam results. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
8. What an achievement
Southmoor Academy student Keely Lee, 18, has overcome anxiety issues to attain straight A* grades in her A-Levels. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid