STUDENTS across the county will be receiving their A-level results tomorrow.

Worcestershire's schools will be welcoming pupils waiting eagerly for their results in what will be another Covid-affected results day.

Exams were cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic which means grade have again been calculated using estimates by teachers.

The Department for Education and England's exams regulator Ofqual has allowed teachers to draw on a "range of evidence" when determining grades including coursework, mock exams and essays.

Teachers were only allowed to mark pupils on what had been taught after months of school and college closures.

Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member for education at Worcestershire County Council, said: “During yet another challenging year, our schools have put in a fantastic effort to deliver these assessments and I would like to thank all the teachers involved in this process.

“Receiving exam results is a key milestone for many young people’s lives and this year’s students have once again finished their school years during the coronavirus pandemic.

“I’d like to congratulate all our Worcestershire students on their hard work and dedication.

"This is a time for making big decisions about what to do next and regardless whether that is remaining in education, starting an apprenticeship or entering into employment, it is important to know that there are lots of different options and support available.”

“I would like to wish all of our Worcestershire students the best of luck for results day and with the next steps in their career.”

Usually A-level results are released mid-to-late August, but the important data has been moved forward slightly this year to allow students more time to appeal results.

Exam boards have also been working to standardise grades to ensure consistency between different schools and colleges and some measures have been put in place such as requiring a sample of student work to be submitted.

Headteachers of every school then have to sign off the results and say there is evidence to back them up.

Last year, when exams were also cancelled due to Covid, results were initially calculated based on an algorithm, before a U-turn meant teachers estimates were used in most cases.

No government advice has been provided for students picking up their results with schools in Worcestershire putting their own rules in place.

Parents and students have been told to check the school website for the protocol on collecting results before going to pick them up.