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Improved GSCE results for pupils in Westmorland and Furness compared with 2019, the last time students sat physical exams.

The wait is finally over for (16-year-olds) students in Westmorland and Furness who today receive their GCSE examination results.

In comparison to the previous year, early indications suggest average Level 3 results have fallen slightly. Yet, they are higher compared to pre-COVID results in 2019 for all measures collected.

Sixth form and college students across the Westmorland and Furness area are set to receive their A level and Tech level results today (Thursday 17 August).

Around 1 in 10 eligible families have not applied for free school meals, which means hundreds may be missing out on free support

Families will be helped with the cost of providing meals for children during the school summer holidays thanks to a £1m support fund.