Wirral student secures straight 9s as school celebrates record-breaking GCSE results

Students across Wirral have been finding out what grades they achieved in their GCSEs

There were nerves and celebrations in celeb households this morning as famous offspring joined thousands of other teens in learning their GCSE results.

Pupils were praised by headteachers and city leaders13:55, 20 Aug 2026Swansea's GCSE results have beat the all-Wales average for another year. Figures released by the local education authority show 23% of city pupils gained A* and A grades, compared with 19.6% across Wales.‌More than 65% of students achieved the higher

Results and reaction from schools across the region as students find out their GCSE grades

More than a fifth (22.0%) of UK entries were awarded the top grades - at least a 7 or an A grade - this year, up by 0.1 percentage points on last year, when 21.9% achieved the top grades

IT'S that time of year again - GCSE results day is fast approaching and millions of students are set to receive long-awaited grades. Every pupil will no doubt be nervous to open that all-important envelope on Thursday, August 20. But no matter the grades, GCSE results day also means freebies. There are plenty of restau