THE wait is over!
Hundreds of students in North East Lincolnshire have this morning received their GCSE results.
The Grimsby Telegraph team is out at all secondary schools in the area today to talk to young people and teachers.
And good news is already filtering through.Humberston Academy ended an already fantastic year with exam results putting them at the top of the table of North East Lincolnshire's schools.
The school saw the number of students getting five A*-C grades, including English and maths, rise from 76 per cent last year to 81 per cent.
It's a rise that makes Humberston the joint top performing school – along with Healing, which also had 81 per cent – in North East Lincolnshire.
The results are a good end to a year in which Humberston went from a good school to an outstanding school after Ofsted inspected it earlier this year.
Principal Brian Sarahan said: "These results prove that Ofsted got it right and mark the shift from what has always been a good school to one which people see as outstanding.
"But today is not about Ofsted and statistics, it's about the students and their reward for all their hard work."
Harry Ward, 16, of Trinity Road, saw 10 A*s and an A when he opened his envelope this morning.
He said: "I'm so glad that all the revision has paid off.
"It's such a relief to know that it's over, I've got what I needed, and I don't need to worry about it anymore."Cleethorpes Academy students were celebrating their successes on GCSE results day.
The school saw a drop in the number of students getting five A*-C grades, including English and maths, from 60 per cent last year to 55 per cent this year.
However, it comes in a climate of new, tougher English and science exams, and the school is proud of its successes – increasing the number of students getting A*-C in both science (92 per cent) and maths (65 per cent).
One student with plenty to celebrate was Caroline Dixey, who got an incredible eigh A grades, three Bs and three Cs when she opened her envelope.
Caroline, 16, of Whites Road, Cleethorpes, said: "I'm so chuffed with my results – I didn't think that the exams had gone that well.
"I was really nervous about science because I thought the exam went particularly badly – but I got an A."
Principal Martin Brown said: "The students have done really well at a time when, nationally, exam boards are tightening up to improve standards.
"We knew that the overall rate would drop slightly and it will fluctuate as no two year groups are the same.
"The key things is that students are coming to the school and leaving with grades that give them access to higher education."
Grade A effort as schools enjoy great GCSE results
More updates will be posted on www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk this morning, and full coverage will appear in tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph.
St Andrews College was a hive of energy as students eagerly waited to get their GCSE results.
Amber Laver, 16, says her grades will let her advance in her career.
She said: "I got all the grades I wanted. Some better then I hoped for.
"I got 11 A*-C's which means I can now go to the Grimsby Institute and study health and social care."
Hannah Littlewood, 16, says she got what she was hoping for.
"I got everything I wanted.
"I want to now go to Franklin to study maths, English language, biology and chemistry.
"I got 11 A*-C's and I want to go to hopefully work with animals in veterinary."St James School on Bargate saw another great year for GCSE results.
Student David Whitworth, 16, said he was over the moon with his results.
He said: "I am really happy, my results are really good.
"I was nervous on the way in but I have I got everything I wanted.
"I got 12 A*-C's which means I can go on to study geography, French, music and chemistry at Franklin.
"I hope to go on to uni to study geography."
Another pupil who was ecstatic with his results was Lyle McMally, 15.
He said: "I got everything I needed. I sat some early this year and will do the rest of my GCSE's next year.
"The only problem is now that I have to choose different topics.
"I got two A's, one B and one C.
"It feels great to be a year ahead and puts me ahead for next year."Ormiston Maritime Academy students celebrated what was the school's best ever results, today.
The number of students getting five A*-C grades, including English and maths, rose from 40 per cent to 46 per cent.
It's a big six per cent jump which has risen them above the Government floor target which was increased from 40 to 45 per cent this year.
One proud student, Shannon Fisher, walked down the red carpet – rolled out for the day – to discover she attained eight As, one B and a C.
Shannon, 16, of Littlefield Lane, said: "I almost didn't believe it when I opened the envelope – it's still sinking in now.
"My parents said they were both really proud and happy for me."
The results come after a challenging year for the school, in which Ofsted judged it as inadequate.
Principal Elaine Davies said she was "extremely proud" of the students for all their hard work.
She added: "That's why we rolled out the red carpet for them – we wanted to give them the special treatment they deserve."
Students at Oasis Academy Wintringham were eager to find out their GCSE results.
Head boy Harrison Miller, 16, said he got everything he wanted.
"I got all the grades I needed. I got 16 A*- C's which means I can go onto study Level 3 sports development at Grimsby Institute.
"I got everything I wanted."
Another student who was also pleased with her results was Shannon Noris, 16.
She said: "I got exactly what I wanted. I was very nervous last night thinking about my grades but they are what I needed.
"I got 13 A*-C's which is great.
"I am going to Franklin to study maths, business and computing. I want to just see where it takes me."
For budding linguist Katherine Darwent, 16, hard work translated into success.
She was one of the many students delighted with their results at Healing School: A Science Academy.
She bagged eight A* and three A grades and will now study for A-levels in maths, French, German and English Literature at Caistor Grammar.
She said: "I've done better than I expected, especially in physics because that is my weak point.
"I was nervous this morning but my plan now is to chill out and enjoy a meal with my friends.
"I'm hoping to become fluent in French and German and then work as a translator one day."
A total of 81 per cent of pupils at the school achieve five or more A* to C passes, including maths and English.
The number getting five or more passes was 99 per cent.
Despite receiving top marks in his GCSEs, Jay Fraser joked that he would have preferred a lottery win!
The Oasis Academy Immingham pupil bagged four A*, four A and two B grades, as well as scoring full marks in his English GCSE.
He said: "I'm the happiest I could be. Obviously I'd prefer to win the lottery but this is pretty good.
"I honestly didn't ever want to open the envelope. I would have been 65 and still wondering what I got in my GCSEs if my teachers hadn't been there!"
Jay set to study for A-levels in physics, maths, French and English Literature at Franklin College with the aim of becoming an astrophysicist.
The number of pupils gaining five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including maths and English, was 54 per cent and the number of students passing at least five qualifications was 94 per cent.Havelock Academy student Victoria Nunn, 16, hopes to study medicine at university.
She said: "I didn't expect to gain an A in French and I mainly gained Bs in other subjects.
"I will go to the sixth form here and do maths, history, chemistry and biology.
"I am really interested in medicine and can't wait to do it at university."
Another Havelock student with high aspirations is Sophie Annis, 16, from Grimsby, who wants to be a barrister gained seven A's, two B's and one C.
She said: "I am really pleased with French and my English literature.
"I got an A in drama, so I'm really happy with that. Drama was really tough because it is not just physical, but mentally it is draining with a lot of coursework."
Sophie said she plans to go to Franklin College and do A-levels in law, history, psychology and math.
Sixty per cent of students at the school which is part of the David Ross Education Trust, achieved five A * to C GCSEs, including maths and English.
This is a 24 per cent increase on the 2011 results, where just 36 per cent of students achieved that standard.
Pupils at King Edward VI Grammar School excelled in their GCSE results.
Headteacher, James Lascelles praised the students' tremendous efforts.
A total of 55 per cent gained A* or A grades and 78 per cent were graded at A* to B.
He said: "This year group has produced our second highest set of results on record but their achievement has been hard fought and I am truly impressed with the dedication displayed by staff, pupils and parents to achieve this significant set of results.
"We sent out a clear message of support putting on additional workshops and they have responded magnificently to that offer, working closely with staff and departments.
"My wholehearted congratulations to the staff and the pupils for a tremendous team effort."
At Birkbeck School and community Arts College, North Somercotes, headteacher Lynda Dobson hailed the good results of her students.
A total of 69 per cent of students achieving 5 or more A* to C grades, which is a nine per cent increase on last year. A total of 77 per cent of students passed GCSE English with A* to C grade and 55 per cent achieved A* to C grades in maths.
She said: "Everybody has got to where they want to be, which is our job, ensuring they get to where they want to be.
"We have a lot going to the sixth form at Alford and a few going to the sixth form at King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, one going to an equestrian course and some into the army.
"This has been a very tight year group and have given a lot of support to one another."Tollbar students celebrated yet another fantastic year of results for the academy – although the school's performance has dropped since last year.
Students queued from before 8am to pick up their long-awaited results this morning – even though they weren't released until now.
As a school, 80 per cent of this year's cohort achieved the Government benchmark of five A*-C grades, including English and maths.
It's a drop of 12 per cent on last year's incredible 92 per cent, taking it from the top school in North East Lincolnshire to the third – behind Healing School and Humberston Academy.
However, it is still an incredible result – well above last year's national average. This year's national average will not be published until later this year.
Hamza Ejaz, 16, of Shaw Drive, got nine A*s and three As.
He said: "I feel absolutely amazing and my parents are going to be really happy.
"I'm in competition with one of my friends who got nine A*s here two years ago so I'm pleased that I managed to match him.
"He got four A*s at A-level this year so hopefully I'll follow in his footsteps."
"Stephen Moon, principal, said: "The students have performed exceptionally well and they deserve praise for all of their efforts."
Stephen Moon, principal, said: "The students have performed exceptionally well and they deserve praise for all of their efforts."
Grade A effort as schools enjoy great GCSE results
More updates will be posted on www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk this morning, and full coverage will appear in tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph.
