Cumbrian students celebrate bumper crop of A-Level results

Schools, sixth forms and colleges across the region opened from 8am where students learnt their fate after studying for two years.

Carl Salkeld, Aleyna Ozcan, Candice O'Neil and Jessica Turner of St John Henry Newman in Carlisle. (Image: Supplied)

Teenagers were also receiving their BTEC and T-Level results alongside A-Levels.

The overall A-Level performance of students in the Cumberland Council area represented an improvement to those recorded last year.

Level 3 results are subject to change as they enter a period of validation, with the final collective performance of Cumberland students available later this year.

Katia Smith and Mia Brentnall at Cockermouth School (Image: Supplied)

Some of the most eye-catching results came from Keswick School where 21 students achieved straight A*/A grades in three or more subjects and 37 students have achieved two or more A*/A grades.

Students from Keswick School will now be looking forward to starting courses at Cambridge, University College London (UCL), and Durham universities amongst others.

Simon Jackson, headteacher, said: “I would like pay tribute to our outstanding students.

Students celebrating their results at St Benedict's (Image: Supplied)

“They are conscientious, hardworking and great role models for our younger students. Over their time at Keswick School, they have grown as individuals and acquired the skills and values that I hope will help them achieve their ambitions in the future.

“Almost every student has secured their first-choice course at university or an apprenticeship.

“This is the success that we are really focussed on celebrating today.

“Their achievements are also a reflection on the dedication of our team of specialist teachers and associate staff.

Students at QEGS Penrith (Image: Supplied) “It is now important that these fantastic young people look forward to bright and very optimistic future.”

In Carlisle, all of the city’s educational facilities were celebrating good results.

Headteacher of Trinity School, David Samson, said: “Cumbrian schools are proud to serve our children, their families and the communities they come from.

“Results this year demonstrate yet again the resilience of Cumbrian youngsters and their dedication to their studies.

Marni McIntosh and Freya Simmons celebrating at Keswick School. Marni received A, A, B and Freya received A*, A, A (Image: Supplied)

“The achievements of the students are all the more special for the challenges many families have faced due to the cost-of-living crisis and we congratulate them all on the manner in which they have conducted themselves in what continues to be extraordinary times.

“We know that the majority of students will be pleased with their results and will have the keys to go onto to their anticipated destinations in September.

William Okoro, Lauren Graham and Abigail Irwin from St John Henry Newman (Image: Supplied)

"Their results reflect their hard work, their dedication and the support they received from their teachers and families.”

“Today is about celebrating some of the incredible achievements of our young people.

"It is for this reason that we like to recognise the individual success stories below and congratulate all the young people on their achievements today and wish them all the very best for the future.”

Lilly Howson and Nathan Noble at Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle (Image: NQ Staff) “Our students, the children of our wonderful county and schools are also more than the sum of their grades and so today we want to celebrate the individuals who have shone for all sorts of reasons.”

Pupils at Austin Friars were also ‘over the moon’ at their results.

Molly, who achieved AAB in geography, religious studies and psychology said: "I'm really happy with the grades that I got and can't wait to start my university journey in Liverpool."

Lola Hoodless (left) and Leighton Speak (right) at Nelson Thomlinson School (Image: Supplied)

Aidan, who achieved A*AB in history, classical civilisation and English literature said: "I'm really pleased to be going to Newcastle University to study history and look forward to celebrating at Wetherspoons with my friends!"

Chris Hattam, the newly-appointed headmaster at Austin Friars, said: "Congratulations to our U6th students who have received their grades and achieved their goals.

"This comes as a result of a lot of hard work on their behalf, as well as the investment of diligence and care from their teachers over the last two years.

Aidan celebrating at Austin Friars School (Image: Supplied)

"I'm absolutely delighted and wish everyone the very best with their university careers and pathways ahead of them."

William Howard School students also received some excellent results.

Evan Drummond received 3 A*s and an A to study economics at the University of Leeds, Louis Thompson received a 3 A*s and will study geoscience at Durham University and Antonia Kirkpatrick received 3 A*s, an A and a B to study maths at the University of York.

“Our students reflect our ethos of ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ with each student striving for their own academic excellence and personal success,” said headteacher, Kath Pigdon.

Evan Drummond and his parents at William Howard School (Image: Supplied)

"We are incredibly proud of the students who have achieved the results required to move on to university, apprenticeships or into employment and we wish them well for the future.

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“More so than ever, students have been faced with adversity, the challenge of level 3 study is never easy, but the skills and strategies our young people have developed during their time in sixth form will ensure that the continue to be successful and resilient throughout their life.’’