A-Level results day 2022: Live updates as students across Wakefield collect their grades

“This year’s A-level students deserve tremendous credit for persevering and achieving so much. It’s brilliant to see that many have secured the results they wanted, and they should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved.

“There will inevitably be students who don’t quite receive the grades that they had hoped for and for these individuals they will naturally feel disappointed. But they shouldn’t worry, as there are a number of options available to those who didn’t get the A-levels they were expecting or needing.

“To start with, check out the UCAS clearing system as many institutions will still have places available. The website will show whether your desired course is available somewhere else, and it’s also worth giving them a call.

“If you feel like the grade you’ve been given is lower than you expected, you can appeal by contacting your school, who will then inform the examining board. The board will examine the evidence provided by the school and decide whether any changes need to be made.

“You also have the option of exploring other learning avenues, such as work experience or apprenticeships. Taking a gap year is also a possibility, allowing you to travel or volunteer before going into further education.

“Alternatively, you could take a break from traditional education but carry on learning by resitting your A-levels or studying for new ones while working. Opting for distance learning is the most flexible approach you can take as everything you need is available online, meaning that you can learn wherever and whenever is convenient for you.”

Are you unhappy with at least one of your A-Level grades which has caused you to miss out on a place at your preferred university?

Here is the process you need to follow if you wish to appeal or challenge your A-Level results in Leeds.

Make sure to first speak to your teacher, an exam centre or officer, or the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline - who can be contacted via telephone at 0800 100 900 - before making a decision.

This must be done by Saturday, 20 August 2022.

Also get in contact with the university and ask whether they can hold your place - it is advised to get this confirmation in writing.

The deadlines for stage one - which is for students who were not accepted by their firm choice university due to their A Level grades - and stage two (an appeal to the exam board) varies depending on the exam board.

Head Boy at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Edward Marsh will be heading off to Cambridge University to study History, having gained 3 A* grades in English Language, Politics and History; he also attained A* in his EPQ.

Having spent the past two years balancing his studies with volunteering on the wards at Pinderfield Hospital during the height of the pandemic, Andrew McWilliams secured 3 A*s in his A Levels, and an A* in his EPQ and he leaves QEGS to study medicine at Leeds University.  

Yorkshire Academy Cricketer and Deputy Head Boy George Booth will be heading to Loughborough University to study Financial Mathematics, having gained A*A* A in Maths, French and Chemistry.

Youngest of three brothers to have attended the school, Max Adams started in the Pre-Prep Department aged 3 and now departs with 3 A* grades in Economics, Geography and Spanish, and a place to study Law at the University of Manchester.

Savile Scholar and County hockey player William Parker is delighted with his A*s in Geography and Politics, and an A in Economics with an A in his EPQ means he will start at Loughborough University in the Autumn studying Finance and Management.

One of 4 brothers to attend QEGS, Matthew Tam-Mcmillan gained 3 A* grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and will seek to apply for a university place after his Gap Year.

Head of Savile House and First XV Rugby Captain Toby Calvert will study Engineering at Durham University, having gained A* grades in Maths, Physics and DT.

Keen Biologist Dami Olawoye followed his earlier success of a coveted Gold in the British Biology Olympiad by gaining a place to study Medicine and Surgery at Newcastle University with his A*A*A in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Overall, 29 per cent of boys achieved the top A* and A grades in three or more subjects.

The vast majority of boys will go on to study at their first-choice university, attaining places on the

most prestigious courses, including Medicine, Law, Architecture, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, Engineering, History, Politics, Economics, Astrophysics, Rural Enterprise & Land Management, and Business Management. We also have boys beginning apprenticeships in the Financial and Nuclear Energy sectors, following rigorous and highly competitive selection processes.

Wakefield Girls’ High School celebrates success with 81.5 per cent of students achieving A*-B, 59.5 per cent of students achieving A*-A and 8 students gaining 3 or more A* grades.

36 per cent of students achieved 3 more A or A* grades.

Students are going to on to study humanities, STEM, creative arts, languages, professional studies such as law, teaching and nursing, covering all four corners of the country from St Andrews to Exeter and Lancaster to East Anglia.

It is too early at this stage to know the overall results for the district, however Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has sent her congratulations to all students.

Coun Margaret Isherwood said: “Well done to all the students who are receiving their A Level results today.

“I am extremely proud of how our students have coped with the events of the last two years. I know a lot of hard work goes into studying for these exams and I hope everyone has achieved the results they need to support them in their future plans.

“For anyone who did not get the results they expected, please contact your school or college who will be able to provide advice and talk through the many opportunities that are available.“I wish all students receiving their results today the very best for the future.”