It has been a rollercoaster day for sixth form students across South Tyneside as they received their A-level results.
Schools in the borough have reported some impressive results and there has been some standout individual performances.
This year’s results day has seen one student achieve his dream of securing a place at the University of Oxford, with others looking ahead to studying medicine in the next academic year.

1. A-level results day 2026 in South Tyneside
Students across South Tyneside are celebrating A-level results day. | Iconic Media Group/Other 3rd Party


3. Celebrating his A-levels
St Joseph's student Finlay with his grades on A-level results day (Thursday, August 13). | Other 3rd Party

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