Provisional figures show that 66 per cent of pupils across Cheshire East achieved a standard pass (grade 4 or above) in GCSE English and maths combined and 45 per cent achieved a strong pass (grade 5 or above).

Overall results for pupils who studied vocational technical qualifications will be available in the autumn.

Councillor Emma Gilman, cabinet member for education and SEND at Cheshire East Council, said: "Today is a day for celebration and I am delighted to congratulate the many young people across Cheshire East on their achievements. As a corporate parent, I'm also pleased to see many of our cared for children reaching this milestone.

"Behind every result is a huge amount of hard work, determination and resilience, and our students should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished. I would also like to thank parents, carers, teachers and school staff for the vital encouragement and support they have provided throughout the year."

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This year's results continued the upward trend for academic attainment at King's, which has seen significant increases for the last three years at both GCSE and A-level.

A third of pupils achieved at least nine of the top grades (9 to 7), with 80% of pupils managing a 9 or 8 in at least one subject.

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Isabel Challinor, Mimi Ross, Daisy Whittington and Christopher Fuchs (Credit: Supplied)

"Today is first and foremost about celebrating the achievements of our young people," said Tim Beesley, principal at All Hallows Catholic College following another impressive year of GCSE and BTEC results.

"We are proud not only of the grades they have achieved, but also of the way they have supported one another and embraced opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

"We look forward to welcoming many of them into our sixth form in September as they begin the next stage of their journey."

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Tytherington School headteacher Manny Botwe says he is proud of the 'resilience and determination' his students have shown over the past five years.

"These results reflect a great deal of hard work, grit and determination from our young people, alongside the tremendous support they have received from staff and families throughout their time at Tytherington," he said.

"Following our excellent A-level results last week, it is wonderful to see our year 11 students celebrating their own successes today.

"We are delighted for them and excited to see what they go on to achieve next."

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Fallibroome Academy headteacher Ross Martland is 'absolutely delighted' with the results achieved by this year's GCSE cohort.

He said: "They have worked incredibly hard to achieve these outcomes, so we are thrilled to see their efforts bear fruit in such a spectacular manner.

"We wish them every success in the next stage in their education and look forward to welcoming many of them back into our sixth form in the next few weeks."

Among the highest achievers are Isabelle Hague, who managed nine grade 9s and one grade 8, and William Harding, who secured eight grade 9s and two grade 8s.

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Results day 2026 at Fallibroome Academy (Credit: Supplied)

The Macclesfield Academy has achieved its best-ever Attainment 8 score.

This is calculated by adding together pupils' highest scores from eight government approved subjects.

Students achieved excellent outcomes across the curriculum, with English and mathematics continuing to perform strongly and science achieving its best results in the school's history.

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Enrolment is officially underway at Macclesfield College!

The college on Park Lane will be open until 6.30pm today (August 20), welcoming students starting courses in September.

For anyone who hasn't yet applied, the college team will be available to guide you through the application and enrolment process.

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Beech Hall School's departing head boy Austin O'Connor, 16, is celebrating his results and looking ahead to an exciting next step.

Austin has secured a golf apprenticeship at Prestbury Golf Club.

He also serves as junior captain at Macclesfield Golf Club, where he currently plays off an impressive handicap of 1.2.

Beech Hall School's departing head boy Austin O'Connor (Credit: Supplied)

Our first results are in!

Beech Hall School has applauded the efforts of its students, achieving an overall pass rate of 85%.

The Tytherington-based school boasts 100% pass rates in English literature, art, biology, design technology, German, music and Spanish.

Half of all pupils attained a grade 7 or above as the school recorded a value-added score of +4.1, with many pupils exceeding their predicted outcomes by an average of four GCSE grades based on baseline assessment data.

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Beech Hall School achieved a 100% pass rate in seven different subjects (Credit: Supplied)