Teachers, parents and students alike flocked to colleges and sixth forms this morning (August 14) to collect their A Level results after an agonising wait.
In many cases, students have succeeded in the face of adversity.
One Portsmouth High School student, Abbie Pearce, dislocated her knee right before starting her course. Despite needing ongoing treatment, Abbie passed her exams with flying colours, securing her spot at the University of Birmingham to study business management.
Alex, from the Portsmouth Grammar School, is off to America next week to study at Harvard after proving that hardwork pays off. The gruelling application, and visa, process has taken well over two years to organise, with Alex also attaining three A* grades.
City of Portsmouth College student, Damien Dean, threw himself into his studies after moving to the UK from Bangladesh. With four A grades, Damien will be moving to London to study pharmacy at UCL.
He said: “Learning here. It's so different to Bangladesh. You need to be self-driven – all the support is here, but it's so important to push yourself. I'm very happy.”
. A Level Results at City of Portsmouth College
Students from City of Portsmouth College collected their A Level results this morning. Pictured is: Siang Gao and Lucy Brazier Picture: Matthew Clark | Matthew Clark
53. A Level Results at St Vincent Sixth Form College
A level Results at St Vincent Sixth Form College this morning. Pictured: The first students receiving their results Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
54. City of Portsmouth College
City of Portsmouth College has celebrated an overall pass rate of 96 per cent across all campuses. Pictured: Principal and CEO, Katy Quinn, and Portsmouth North MP, Amanda Martin, celebrate with City of Portsmouth College students. | City of Portsmouth College
55. Alex
Portsmouth Grammar School student, Alex, is moving to America to study at Harvard. | Portsmouth Grammar School