In pictures: Scores of happy students celebrate their GCSE results at Venerable Bede CE Academy

By Madeleine Raine

Published 20th Aug 2026, 13:15 GMT

Updated 20th Aug 2026, 14:14 GMT

Students at Venerable Bede CE Academy are looking forward to bright futures after opening their results today.

Nervous students arrived at the Ryhope school on Thursday, August 20, to open their results.

Scores of happy students celebrate their GCSE results at Venerable Bede CE Academy.

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Scores of happy students celebrate their GCSE results at Venerable Bede CE Academy. Photo: Frank Reid

Pupils are happy with their results.

2. Three cheers for results day

Pupils are happy with their results. Photo: Frank Reid

Emily Murley seems happy with her results.

3. Big smiles

Emily Murley seems happy with her results. Photo: Frank Reid

Chloe Ryan opens her results.

4. Happy days

Chloe Ryan opens her results. Photo: Frank Reid

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