Cllr Matthew Caton, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at Wakefield Council, has congratulated all students receiving their GCSE results on 20 August.
Cllr Caton said: "I would like to offer my congratulations to all those receiving their GCSE results. I hope that all their hard work is paying off today. I would also like to thank the families and teachers that have supported the students through their exams."
Support for students who need it
For students who did not achieve the results they expected, Cllr Caton advised them to contact their school to discuss the options available. "I wish all our students the very best in their next steps," he added.
Overall results for Wakefield district are not yet available. Students requiring help and advice on next steps can visit the government's careers helpline for teenagers at https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers
