IT’S decision day for GCSE students across Cumbria.

Hundreds across the county are heading back to school to find out how well they performed in the exams, which took place earlier this summer.

Headteacher at Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton, Sam Northwood, said: “Yet again, we are delighted with the results and our pupils have achieved some excellent grades.

“Recently, GCSE curriculum and accreditation changed in the majority of subjects, and this year’s cohort received grades 9-1 in all of the GCSE courses studied.

“It is important not to try to compare today’s results with those of previous years.”

Meanwhile Caldew School in Dalston are celebrating their GCSE results.

Vicki Jackson, headteacher at Caldew School said “We are very proud of our student’s achievements in their GCSE examinations.

“We are very pleased with these results that continue our good track record at GCSE.

“I want to congratulate all of our students for these results that are a testament to their dedication, resilience and hard work .”

West Lakes Academy principal James Jackson added: “Once again, I’m overwhelmed by the amazing grades our students have achieved which prove that, not only are our students polite, kind and resilient, they are also incredibly academically-driven and hard-working.

“This attitude, alongside our brilliant, talented staff who go above and beyond to help our students, and the supportive, caring environments created by our students’ families, has been key to their success.

“I wish all our students the best of luck in their futures.”