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.

Happy days for Warren Edwards. Photo: Frank Reid

Grace Newton is looking forward to further studies. Photo: Frank Reid

Nia Clark is ready for the next steps in her education journey. Photo: Frank Reid

Jon Joseph gives us his best smile. Photo: Frank Reid

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