The long wait for results was finally over as students across west Dorset gathered to collect their GCSE results.

Pupils at Dorset schools including Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, Beaminster School and Woodroffe School in Lyme, collected their GCSE results.

GCSEs are graded numerically from nine to one, with many students across the area achieving grades between 7 and 9. This is equivalent to the old A-A* grades in almost every subject.

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At Sir John Colfox Academy, student Toby Williams was pleased with his results, though he would have liked to have done better in a few areas.

He said: "I am happy with what I got. Some I would have liked better, but overall I did quite good."

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Taylor Gee did very well, managing to get four 9s and two 8s. He said: "I am feeling good, it is a lot better than I thought it would be. I am thrilled."

Imogen Smith will be going on to do beauty at Weymouth College. She said: "I think I did really well, better than I thought."

Imogen Smith and Taylor GeeImogen Smith and Taylor Gee (Image: NQ)

James Mullany will be going on to do an apprenticeship in a nursery. He said: "I am really glad with my results. At least I have tried my hardest and that is what matters to me."

Abigail Carter said: "The only thing I need to resit is maths. I have done better than expected."

Tegen Parr said: "I passed everything I have and got everything I need. I was nervous this morning, I literally did not get any sleep, but I am feeling relieved now."

Mollie Childs has a scholarship with Yeovil Football Club, she said: "I am happy with my results, and now I am looking forward to my scholarship."

Tegan Parr and Mollie ChildsTegan Parr and Mollie Childs (Image: NQ)

Sir John Colfox Head Teacher Adam Shelley said: "Really fantastic results. All the teachers and students' hard work has really paid off.

"It is better than previous years, we have improved.

"We are back in line with where we were in 2019 so we are very pleased with the progress students have made.

"Congratulations to all our students, I am proud of you all."

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Keith Hales, headteacher at Beaminster School, said: ‘This has been a great year group who are very worthy recipients of some stunning results in the face of such a tough educational journey.

"The performances are also a great credit to the staff team for their endless hard work and skill in carefully preparing the students, alongside the support and encouragement from parents and carers."

Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis saw 78% of its students achieved at least a grade 4 in both English and Maths whilst, 61% of them achieved at least a grade 5 in both English and Maths.

Dan Watts, Headteacher of Woodroffe School, said: "We are delighted with the strong set of examination results achieved again this year.

"Congratulations to our fabulous students, your achievements are well deserved and represent the hard work, resilience and dedication applied throughout your examination courses."