Praise for Hartlepool students as exam results are announced

The GCSE results were announced against the background of the examining bodies seeking this year to bring the grades across the country back into line with pre-Covid levels.

Sally Robinson, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Director of Children’s and Joint Commissioning Services, said: “Early indications suggest that the GCSE grades in Hartlepool are slightly up on our 2019 pre-pandemic levels and we have also seen more of our students achieving a strong pass in their subjects.

“Given the disruption which students experienced during the pandemic and the grading revisions this year, this is a substantial achievement in itself and the students deserve our congratulations and our praise for the commitment and dedication which they have shown.”

Councillor Jim Lindridge, Chair of the Council’s Children’s Services Committee, said: “A lot of very hard work and dedication has gone into reaching this point and I send my warmest congratulations to all the Hartlepool students receiving their results today - both in GCSEs and in vocational and technical qualifications.

“I also want to pay tribute to all those who have given them so much encouragement and support.

“I wish all this year’s students the very best of luck and every success in the future, whatever path they choose.”