Schools and academies across the region have been celebrating after receiving their GCSE results, with many bucking the national trend and exceeding the expectations of students and teachers alike.
Figures published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), covering GCSE entries from students predominantly in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, showed top grades of 7/A have fallen from 28.9 per cent in 2021 to 26.3 per cent this year.
