Pictures from GCSE results day 2025 in Herefordshire

Teenagers gathered at schools across the county to receive the hotly-anticipated results. 

Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School head Mr Williams said this year's results are a testament to the strength of the school community and the positive culture of aspiration and support on offer.

Jude Lloyd, Olivia Head, Chelsey Parry, Yashod Wijayaratne, Seth Davies, and Anastasia Kippasto celebrating at the Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (Image: Hereford Times) At Earl Mortimer College in Leominster, head Alison Banner said the team was "immensely proud of all the work and achievements" of their students, and that the hard work put in by students and staff has really paid off.

Earl Mortimer College students receiving their results (Image: Bob Howell) Lady Hawkins head Allen Brace said he was delighted at an "excellent" set of results for English and "strong outcomes" in maths, wishing students every success for the future.

One Hereford school, Hereford Academy, is celebrating its "best ever" proportion of Grade 9s, with deputy head Marj Francis saying staff are "so proud" of their students.

Star student Efa Davies at Weobley High School (Image: Weobley High School) At Weobley High School, students were praised for their "immense resilience and determination", while teachers were thanked for supporting students to reach their full potential.

Year 11 boys celebrating excellent results at Kingstone High School (Image: Kingstone High School) Staff and students at Kingstone High School are celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results, reflecting the hard work, determination, and commitment shown throughout their academic journey.

And at Fairfield students were praised for performing "amazingly well", with over 72 per cent achieving five GCSEs including English and Maths and over 52 per cent achieving this at higher levels.

Imogen, Florence, and Freya received their results at St Mary's (Image: St Mary's RC High School) St Mary's head Stuart Wetson said he was delighted with this year's outcomes and that the school is "tremendously proud" of its pupils, with a "significant number" achieving exclusively grades 7 to 9.

Jasper Thomson, Sam Forshaw, Ben Wilson, Fin Jones, Miron Champion, Freddie Fox-Mills, Finn Belgard, Harry Taylor, Harley Loader, Lewis Price at John Masefield (Image: John Masefield High School) Head at John Masefield High School, Dr John Holmes, said "We are delighted for our students and the fantastic results they have secured today.  These successes are the result of their great effort, diligence and resilience, supported by excellent teaching and the encouragement of family and friends."

Whitecross High School students celebrate their results (Image: Whitecross Hereford High School) And Whitecross head Tim Knapp said the school was "so proud" of its students, with many stories of individual success, while student Rik Mukherjee achieved all grade 9s.

Students celebrating at Wigmore High School (Image: Wigmore High School) Wigmore High School head Dr Rob Patterson congratulated all of its students, with some "excellent performances" noted.

QEHS students with their hard-earned GCSE results in Bromyard (Image: Queen Elizabeth High School)

In Bromyard, Queen Elizabeth High School head Sebastien Seneque said he was "delighted" by the achievements of an "exceptional" year group that has "consistently impressed" staff.