A Level Results 2023: 21 photos show Derbyshire students celebrating their results

Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
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The waiting is over for thousands of Derbyshire students as they got their A-level results (Photo: Eckington school)
The waiting is over for thousands of Derbyshire students as they got their A-level results (Photo: Eckington school)

Thousands of pupils across Derbyshire have received A level results – with many securing places at top universities and internships.

As students across the country could finally opened their long awaited results envelopes, A-level results across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have fallen for a second year running with 27.2% of all grades being A* or A. It follows a spike in top grades in 2020 and 2021, when exams were cancelled because of Covid.

In Derbyshire, many students were anxious to find out how they did – with many successful pupils celebrating fantastic achievements.

Highlights across Eckington Sixth Form’s class of 2023 include a 100% A-level pass rate. 10.4% of the students were awarded with A* or A. and 34.2% of pupils achieved grades between A* - B. (Photo: Eckington School)
Highlights across Eckington Sixth Form’s class of 2023 include a 100% A-level pass rate. 10.4% of the students were awarded with A* or A. and 34.2% of pupils achieved grades between A* - B. (Photo: Eckington School)

These photos, submitted by proud teachers and parents, show students celebrating their big day.

Eckington students now head off to a wide range of destinations across the country including universities from Leeds and Sheffield to Manchester and Lincoln. They will be studying subjects such as maths and physics, psychology, quantity surveying, modern languages, screen writing, primary education and architectural engineering. (Photo: Eckington School)
Eckington students now head off to a wide range of destinations across the country including universities from Leeds and Sheffield to Manchester and Lincoln. They will be studying subjects such as maths and physics, psychology, quantity surveying, modern languages, screen writing, primary education and architectural engineering. (Photo: Eckington School)
Headteacher, Richard Cronin, said: “I am enormously proud of our Year 13 students. The excellent results of these young people demonstrate that education really does offer a passport to the future, as they now go on to access a wide variety of future education and career paths. (Photo: Eckington School)
Headteacher, Richard Cronin, said: “I am enormously proud of our Year 13 students. The excellent results of these young people demonstrate that education really does offer a passport to the future, as they now go on to access a wide variety of future education and career paths. (Photo: Eckington School)
Highfields students are continuing a track record of success, with two-thirds of students achieving A*-B grades, and 86% achieving A*-C grades. Several students are heading to Oxford and Cambridge, to study subjects including biology, economics, maths and English literature. (Photo: Highfields School)
Highfields students are continuing a track record of success, with two-thirds of students achieving A*-B grades, and 86% achieving A*-C grades. Several students are heading to Oxford and Cambridge, to study subjects including biology, economics, maths and English literature. (Photo: Highfields School)
A student midwife and a future Oxford University student are among today’s A-level success stories at The Long Eaton School. Alice Oldershaw received a double distinction star and a distinction for an Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, which wins her a place to study midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Pictured Alice Oldershaw, Nim Tung Lam, Lucy Wheelhouse.
A student midwife and a future Oxford University student are among today’s A-level success stories at The Long Eaton School. Alice Oldershaw received a double distinction star and a distinction for an Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, which wins her a place to study midwifery at the University of Nottingham. Pictured Alice Oldershaw, Nim Tung Lam, Lucy Wheelhouse.
Matthew Tebbutt secured a place at the University of Oxford and will study maths and computer science, thanks to A* grades for maths and physics, and As for chemistry and computer science. (Photo: The Long Eaton School)
Matthew Tebbutt secured a place at the University of Oxford and will study maths and computer science, thanks to A* grades for maths and physics, and As for chemistry and computer science. (Photo: The Long Eaton School)
There were lots of happy faces at Netherthorpe School as students’ hard work paid off with ‘outstanding’ results for those who sat exams over the summer. Across the UK, 79% of those receiving results gained a place at their first-choice university – and that was also the case at the Staveley school with Sixth Form students gaining places at universities including Loughborough, Durham and Lancaster. (Photo: Brian Eyre)
There were lots of happy faces at Netherthorpe School as students’ hard work paid off with ‘outstanding’ results for those who sat exams over the summer. Across the UK, 79% of those receiving results gained a place at their first-choice university – and that was also the case at the Staveley school with Sixth Form students gaining places at universities including Loughborough, Durham and Lancaster. (Photo: Brian Eyre)
etherthorpe has achieved its highest rate of passes at A* to B – 39% - since 2017, excluding the pandemic years. The school has also seen a number of pupils opting for degree-level apprenticeships locally for companies including engineering giants Rolls-Royce. Pictured Daisy Manning and Rachael Spinks.
etherthorpe has achieved its highest rate of passes at A* to B – 39% - since 2017, excluding the pandemic years. The school has also seen a number of pupils opting for degree-level apprenticeships locally for companies including engineering giants Rolls-Royce. Pictured Daisy Manning and Rachael Spinks.
Headteacher Helen McVicar said: “I have been so impressed with the dedication and hard work by our pupils this year. Teaching staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that they were prepared and able to fulfil their academic potential and take the next steps in their educational journey. Pictured Fabricio Mougou.
Headteacher Helen McVicar said: “I have been so impressed with the dedication and hard work by our pupils this year. Teaching staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that they were prepared and able to fulfil their academic potential and take the next steps in their educational journey. Pictured Fabricio Mougou.
Eighteen-year-old Lauren Rodger was at Netherthorpe with her parents, Carla Quinton and Daniel Rodgers, to collect her results. She achieved straight As in business studies, maths and product design and is off to Northumbria University to study Design for Industry. (Photo: Netherthorpe School)
Eighteen-year-old Lauren Rodger was at Netherthorpe with her parents, Carla Quinton and Daniel Rodgers, to collect her results. She achieved straight As in business studies, maths and product design and is off to Northumbria University to study Design for Industry. (Photo: Netherthorpe School)
Other results included two A*s and an A in maths, history and physics for eighteen-year-old Riley Lockwood, an A*, A and B for Megan Ives, who is off to study law at the University of Leicester, and an A*, two As and a B for Sam Rhodes. (Photo: Netherthorpe School)
Other results included two A*s and an A in maths, history and physics for eighteen-year-old Riley Lockwood, an A*, A and B for Megan Ives, who is off to study law at the University of Leicester, and an A*, two As and a B for Sam Rhodes. (Photo: Netherthorpe School)
Despite the disruption to their GCSE years due to the pandemic, students at Outwood Academy Newbold entered post-16 education with a fantastic work ethic and A-Level results day marked the culmination of their efforts. Pictured, from left to right, Adam Newton, Oliver Newton, Thailer Emmerson, Cody Marvin, Ben Saint, Ryan Waters, Dan Boot, Barney Stark and Joe Hughes
Despite the disruption to their GCSE years due to the pandemic, students at Outwood Academy Newbold entered post-16 education with a fantastic work ethic and A-Level results day marked the culmination of their efforts. Pictured, from left to right, Adam Newton, Oliver Newton, Thailer Emmerson, Cody Marvin, Ben Saint, Ryan Waters, Dan Boot, Barney Stark and Joe Hughes
91% of students achieved a Grade C or higher in Maths , and in the Art and Photography courses 83% of pupils achieved a Grade C or higher.Pictured from left to right, Lily Houth, Tia Din, Morgan Thompson, Courtney Blair, Ellie Burton and Ebony Simpson.
91% of students achieved a Grade C or higher in Maths , and in the Art and Photography courses 83% of pupils achieved a Grade C or higher.Pictured from left to right, Lily Houth, Tia Din, Morgan Thompson, Courtney Blair, Ellie Burton and Ebony Simpson.
The vocational courses were equally successfulwith 92% of Outwood Academy Newbold students achieving a Distinction or better in Business and 83% of students achieving at least 1 Distinction grade in their Sport qualifications. Pictured Millie Oscroft and Leighton Allison.
The vocational courses were equally successfulwith 92% of Outwood Academy Newbold students achieving a Distinction or better in Business and 83% of students achieving at least 1 Distinction grade in their Sport qualifications. Pictured Millie Oscroft and Leighton Allison.
Rob Southern, Principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, said: “These results are a testament to the great work that our students have put into their studies over the past two years. We are delighted that so many of them have achieved the grades that they need to move on to the next step in their academic or work journeys.
Rob Southern, Principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, said: “These results are a testament to the great work that our students have put into their studies over the past two years. We are delighted that so many of them have achieved the grades that they need to move on to the next step in their academic or work journeys." Pictured Chloe Pearce and her mum.
Rob Southern, Principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, added:
Rob Southern, Principal at Outwood Academy Newbold, added: " I could not be prouder of the efforts that these young people have put into their studies and I enjoyed celebrating with them at the academy today.” Pictured Thailer Emmerson and Elise Leggett.
The sixth form students at Swanwick Hall School, part of The Two Counties Trust, have achieved some excellent results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown throughout their studies. (Photo: Swanwick Hall)
The sixth form students at Swanwick Hall School, part of The Two Counties Trust, have achieved some excellent results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown throughout their studies. (Photo: Swanwick Hall)
Swanwick Hall pupils will study an extensive range of subjects at university. These include architecture, history, geography, mechanical engineering, forensic science, fashion marketing, film and tv production, human biology and policing. Amongst the exciting careers that students will be embarking on are apprenticeships in nursing, with Toyota, as personal trainers and laboratory technicians, as well as officer training with the RAF. (Photo: Swanwick Hall)
Swanwick Hall pupils will study an extensive range of subjects at university. These include architecture, history, geography, mechanical engineering, forensic science, fashion marketing, film and tv production, human biology and policing. Amongst the exciting careers that students will be embarking on are apprenticeships in nursing, with Toyota, as personal trainers and laboratory technicians, as well as officer training with the RAF. (Photo: Swanwick Hall)
Jonathan Fawcett, Headteacher at Swanwick Hall School, said: “We congratulate our Swanwick Hall Year 13 students who are celebrating some excellent A Level results this year and also congratulate and thank their families and teachers.
Jonathan Fawcett, Headteacher at Swanwick Hall School, said: “We congratulate our Swanwick Hall Year 13 students who are celebrating some excellent A Level results this year and also congratulate and thank their families and teachers." (Photo: Swanwick Hall School)