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North Northamptonshire Council congratulates Year 11 students on Results Day

21 August 2025

Colorful striped letters spell out 'GOOD LUCK!' with a handwritten-style message below saying 'you've got this!' and the North Northamptonshire Council logo at the bottom.

North Northamptonshire Council is wishing all Year 11 pupils across the area who are receiving their GCSE examination results today, 21 August 2025, the very best of luck.

Results for Level 1 and Level 2 vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) are also available today, where they have not already been issued.

Results day marks the start of the next stage of many young people’s lives as they move on to new challenges, whether that is continuing to study at sixth form or college or moving on to an apprenticeship or other work-based learning opportunity.

I would like to pass on my congratulations to all Year 11 students receiving their GCSE, or VTQ results today across North Northamptonshire, as well as offer a huge thank you to all the parents, carers, teachers and staff who have supported pupils throughout their school years to this stage.

It takes dedication and hard work to reach this point, and I hope today’s results will enable students to take positive next steps in their journey through to adulthood, whether through further education opportunities or employment.

Receiving exam results is important and whatever the outcome, there are many exciting opportunities still to come - from moving on to study A Levels, T-Levels, VTQs, or starting an apprenticeship or training scheme. Whatever the path, I wish all our students every success, and all the best for the future.Cllr Elizabeth Wright, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Children, Education and Families
I’d like to congratulate all Year 11 students receiving their results today. This is a key moment in their journey, and I’m proud of the hard work and commitment they’ve shown. I encourage them to embrace the opportunities ahead.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

For pupils who may not have received the grades they hoped for, or who may be unsure which opportunity they would like to take up in September, there are many options available, and schools can offer advice, guidance and support.

The Shaw Trust is a helpful source of advice and guidance about next steps for 16-18-year-olds.

Students seeking a sixth form place can find a list of schools on the North Northamptonshire Council website.

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, with information available on the Tresham College website. Further information about college courses in Northamptonshire is available on the Moulton College website.

For 16-18 years old seeking alternative learning provision to sixth form or college, 
North Northamptonshire Council’s Study Programme is a 34-week programme starting in September, based in Kettering and Wellingborough, which helps prepare young people for further learning and work.