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.
9. Day of celebration
Students and staff at Sunderland College celebrate their A-Level and BTEC results. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Oxford bound
Southmoor Academy student Chris Watson, 18, is off to the University of Oxford after achieving two A* and two A grades in his A-Level exams. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
11. Fantastic effort
Young mum Sheena Lough, 18, got a distinction* and two distinctions in her BTEC Health and Social course despite the challenge of being pregnant in the second year of her studies. Photo: Neil Fatkin
12. Got it
John Harris was delighted to get the grades he needed to get his place to study Geography at Loughborough University. Photo: Frank Reid