It was a morning full of joy, surprise, and relief as students collected their GCSE results in Leeds.
Across the city, pupils finally discovered if all the years of hard work paid off. It was a triumphant morning on Thursday (August 20) with figures showing that 21.9% achieved top grades - up from 2025.
The Yorkshire Evening Post went down to Woodkirk Academy in Tingley on results day. Capturing plenty of wonderful photos as happy students celebrated as they opened their GCSE grades.
Ethan Stubbs, a student at Immanuel College, said: “I am unbelievably happy! The first step to doing medicine is completed! I’m so proud that the hard work has paid off! I’m so chuffed!”
Meanwhile, at Woodkirk Academy in Tingley, Principal Tim Jones told the YEP: "We know at Woodkirk the very best can be achieved from students, parents and staff all working together towards the same aims.”
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See our best photos from Woodkirk Academy on GCSE Results Day 2026 in our gallery below.
13. What grades did you get?
Students open their GCSE results at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
14. More smiles on GCSE results day in Leeds
This was the moment students opened their GCSE results at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
15. Happy faces on GCSE results day
Talk about a happy reaction! Students open their GCSE results at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
16. Another happy face!
All smiles as students open their GCSE results at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
17. It is GCSE results day in Leeds
Happy reactions as students collect their GCSE results at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
18. Excitement on GCSE results day
Excitement on GCSE results day at Woodkirk Academy, Tingley. Photo: Gerard Binks