'Buzzing': Pupils delighted with A-level results

Anton said he would be celebrating his results by playing board games with his mum

The wait is over for thousands of pupils across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Grades for A-levels, T-levels, BTec Nationals and some Level 3 qualifications have been released.

Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, top A-level grades have risen - with 28.3% of all grades marked at A* or A, up from 27.8% last year - while a record number of students have been accepted into their first-choice university.

Cambridge Maths School, a specialist sixth-form college, opened in 2023 and celebrated its first set of A-level results.

In total, 43 students at the state-funded school received their A-level results, with 53% of students getting an A* grade.

'I hope I can inspire younger girls'

Michela Castello-Lamb (in the yellow shirt) wants to inspire more girls into learning maths

That first cohort included Michela Castello-Lamb, from Cambridge, who achieved four A*s and is now going to study maths at the University of Bath.

"I've known from an early age that maths was the area I wanted to focus on, and I really hope I can inspire younger girls to stick with the subject," she said.

'Nerve-racking'

Husna, who came with her mum to collect her results, said she was glad it was over

Husna, from Jack Hunt School in Peterborough, received A*, A and B grades and will be heading to University of Nottingham.

"It was nerve-racking to open the envelope because it was two years of hard work but I'm glad it is over," she said.

Fellow Jack Hunt student Anton said he was "buzzing" with his triple A* grades.

"I already saw online that I was accepted at the university of my choice, but I have got better grades than I was expecting," he said.

"I am going to study maths at Queens' College in Cambridge."

He said he would be playing board games with his mum to celebrate his success.

'A good opportunity'

Isaac has secured an opportunity with an accounting firm in Cambridge

Isaac, also from Jack Hunt School, received A, B and C grades and is choosing an apprenticeship with an accountancy firm as his next move.

"It is exciting. I have two weeks until I start, so not long. But it's good opportunity to take," he said.

Jon Hebblethwaite, head teacher at Jack Hunt, called it a "huge day for the students".

He said: "We are here to support you, whatever happens, and it will be fine."

'Happy and relieved'

Students have been celebrating their A-level results across the county

Vinny was the highest-scoring student at Longsands Academy, St Neots, with three A* and an A, and will be studying physics at the University of Warwick.

Eva, who got three Bs, is preparing to attend the University of Sheffield to study physical education.

"I want to be a PE teacher for secondary school. I am very happy and relieved," she said.

"Waiting for results, I was feeling sick but the feeling is very much gone now."

Mia outperformed her expectations with a two A* grades and an A. She is heading to the University of Oxford to study biochemistry.

"I am interested in treating diseases," she said.

Some students at Longsands said they were planning to go to the local pub to celebrate.

'Dream come true'

Mum Amber Unwin says she is "proud" of son Ollie's achievements

Ollie Unwin, a pupil at Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Peterborough, said it was a "dream come true" after attaining a place at the University of Oxford to study biology.

He got A grades in biology, chemistry and mathematics.

"It was a feeling I have never felt before," he said.

Dennis Kirwan, principal at the school, said: "This cohort has embraced every challenge with maturity and purpose, and their results are a testament to that commitment."