Students across Stamford and Rutland celebrate A level results.

It comes after a difficult year for schools and colleges following the pandemic.

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Author: Andy MarshPublished 10th Aug 2021

It's been an A level results day with students across Stamford and Rutland joining others across the country finding out their grades.

However things are a little difficult this year.

Instead of the usual exams there's been teacher assessments due to the pandemic.

Nationwide top grades for A-level results have reached a record high with nearly 45 percent getting A star or A grades.

It's raised questions about how accurate the results may be.

However many teachers and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson have said we shouldn't underestimate just how hard some students have worked.

We spoke to two of them who go to Stamford Endowed school.

Katie told us she was very nervous - despite the fact that the teacher assessment system meant she had some idea of what grade she was likely to get.

She says it was difficult to study through the pandemic.

She found staring at the screen for so long difficult.

However she made it through with good grades.

We also talked to Lydia.

She agreed doing so many online lessons was difficult.

Fortunately her results came out well and she wants to thank her teachers for all of their help.