Stay tuned to this page as we bring you results from colleges and sixth forms across the borough.

3.57pm: Bright futures for students of Marple Sixth Form College

Marple Sixth Form has congratulated a number of its students in a series of social media posts. Students are heading off to bright futures all over the country.

"Casey is off to Man Met University after achieving a Triple Star Distinction in Creative Media Practice. Huge congrats Casey!"

"Ben is off to his first choice of Lancaster University to study History. He is continuing to work with the University of Manchester, who are publishing some of his work with them this September!"

"Congrats to Isobel with 4 A Levels who is off to the University of Brighton, but not before she said a huge thank you to her Chemistry teacher, Karen."

3.30pm: Stockport Grammar sends students to Oxbridge, Hull York, Bristol, and more

Many students at Stockport Grammar School have picked up some fantastic A-Level results, securing places at top universities across the UK.

Among those celebrating was Head Boy Charlie Harrison who was 'overjoyed' to receive four A*s. Charlie will now study French and German at Bristol University. Head Girl Ella Glazier is excited to be heading to Jesus College, Cambridge University to study Natural Sciences. She will be joined at Cambridge by Tom Williams who takes up his place to study Geography at Emmanuel College.

It's smiles all round for students at Stockport Grammar, who have secured places at some of the UK's top universities (Image - Stockport Grammar)

Minh Nguyen joined SGS in Lower Sixth and with three A*s he is now heading off to study Medicine at Hull York University. While talented singer Ella Moran is off to the capital to study at the Guildhall School of Music.

Head Dr Paul Owen said: "I have been very impressed by the ambition and determination our A-level students have shown throughout their time at SGS. Their commitment and the dedication of their teachers has enabled them to achieve high academic standards and to develop their wider talents to the full. I am delighted by this splendid set of A-level results. I wish the students every success as they look forward to their next adventure with many of them starting courses at prestigious universities across the country."

2.30pm: Aquinas College secures 99% pass rate, with 81% of students securing a university place

Aquinas College has announced a 99% pass rate for students of A Levels and BTECs. The college also achieved an A*-B score of 57%, up 8% on 2019.

The college said in a statement: "We are thrilled with the overall results this year and so pleased that the hard work of students and dedication of staff has been rewarded with an outstanding set of outcomes. We realise that the legacy of Covid has impacted this cohort and are really pleased that the students have done so well.

99% of students have passed (A*-E) at Aquinas College, above the national average of 97.3% (Image - Alasdair Perry)

"The commitment, determination and resilience that students have displayed together with the tremendous effort of the staff over the last two years has been justly rewarded. I know how tough it has been, so I hope everyone takes great pride in these results.

"We have been surrounded by happy confident students this morning who are thrilled with their results. Currently 81% students have secured a University place, and together with those following other routes, they can start to look forward to their next exciting steps in life."

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The national picture:

Across the UK, there has been a sharp drop in the percentage of A-A* grades. This year saw 27.2% of all grades marked at A* or A, a massive drop from 2022, where the figure was 44.8%.

The A*-E pass rate is 97.3%. This is the lowest level nationally since 2008.

The BBC reports: "It's part of a plan to bring grades back down in line with pre-pandemic levels, after sharp rises in 2020 and 2021 when exams were cancelled and results were based on teachers' assessments."

UCAS reports that 79% of those receiving results gained a place at their first-choice university.

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Councillor Wendy Meikle, cabinet member for children, families and education, said: "Congratulations to all Stockport students receiving their A-level and GCSE results over the next few weeks.

"You have all worked so hard and should be very proud of your achievements. For those students who didn't get the results you were hoping for, don't panic - there are many options and lots of support available in Stockport.

"And I'm sure all parents, carers and teachers will join me in celebrating our young people and their achievements."

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