Local education leaders have praised the resilience of A-Level students across Staffordshire, as they receive their results today (Thusday).

A-Levels were carried out very differently this year, with all traditional exams being cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Instead, schools and colleges were asked to predict the grades they think pupils would have achieved if they had sat the exams.

Government announced yesterday that results would be the highest grades out of estimated grades and previous mock exams, with the option of taking a written exam in the autumn.

Depending on each school, students have collected their exam results in a variety of ways - either by email, online portal or in person from the school itself.

County Councillor Jonathan Price, Cabinet Member for Education, praised this year's students for their handling of such unprecedented circumstances.

He said: "2020 has been a very challenging year for schools and their pupils, especially when it comes to exam results and, more specifically, how they will be calculated.

"Whereas students would normally be awaiting the results of two years of studying, coursework and exams, they are instead waiting on predictions from teachers and mock exam results.

"The resilience of students and teachers throughout this pandemic has been nothing short of inspiring – whether it's coping with changes in how lessons are delivered, being separate from friends, to taking on the unenviable task of taking decisions that directly impact people's future.

"Our young people have a huge amount to offer this county, and are continuing to play an important part in helping to prevent a second peak of infections.

"To every student picking up their A-Level results today, I want to wish them all the best for the future, whether that's going to university or entering the world of work.

"This year has been very difficult for everyone, but I am proud of the way Staffordshire schools and students have risen to the challenge."

Would you like to send in your A-Level results? We want to recognise the amazing achievements of young people from the local area, and will do our best to publish the results in a compilation article!

To send in your results, either:

• Email the photos and text to [email protected]

• Upload your story/photos via the black "Nub It" button at the top of the home page of our website

Please include your results, your full name, school, a quote about how you're feeling and future plans - you can also include a photo if you'd like!