Leeds GCSE results 2026: Thousands of students set to discover their grades
Students are set to discover their GCSE results today
Thousands of students across Leeds are anxiously waiting for the GCSE results today as they prepare for their next steps in life.
Around 10,000 pupils across the city are going to find out their grades for level two qualifications, including GCSEs, BTECs and other vocational and technical awards.
Last year, nationally, the gap between girls and boys at the top grades was at the narrowest this century.
Nearly a quarter of girls’ GCSE entries were awarded at least a grade 7/A compared with almost a fifth of boys’ entries – a 5.1 percentage point gap.
Coun Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council’s executive member for children and families, said: “Well done and congratulations to all those receiving their results today – they are very well deserved.
“Taking exams involves a huge amount of hard work, effort and determination so all students should feel incredibly proud of their achievements.
“Thank you to the families, schools, colleges and other learning settings which have all supported our city’s pupils in their learning journeys so far.
“As corporate parents, we are also keen to say how proud we are of all the children looked after who are receiving results today and we also celebrate the social workers, fostering and kinship carers, designated teachers and Virtual School team who supported them.
“I’d like to wish all our young people the very best for the future and remind everyone that support, advice and guidance is available from schools and settings for anyone still considering their future options.”
There is support available for students who did not get the results they were hoping for and those who don’t have plans for September.
Students can use Leeds City Council’s Start in Leeds platform to access information and advice about post-16 learning opportunities and get in touch with local schools, colleges and apprenticeship providers.
The Next Steps page also signposts learners to the council’s Employment Hub and the Leeds Pathways team, both of which can give information, advice and guidance to young people as they decide what to do next.