Students in Kent received their GCSE results.

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Students are collecting their GCSEs, BTECs, Tech Awards, and other Level 2 results today. Despite a national drop in pass rates this year, Kent pupils performed above the national average.  Alfie Rowe reports

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00:01It starts in the usual nervy way. Students line up, envelopes are handed out, and then...

00:08I've got an 8-7 in Science, an 8 in Citizenship, a 7 in History, a 5 in Maths, an 8 in RE, a 6 in PE and a 7 in Language.

00:18My best was an 8 in Maths and everything else was a 6 except History.

00:22On what is always a nerve-wracking day, students across Kent will be receiving their GCSE results in schools just like this one.

00:30The results will be ranked from 1, which is the lowest, to 9, the highest, with 4 being a standard pass.

00:36With these results in hand, students can then plan their next steps, whether that's A or T levels at a 6th form college or an apprenticeship.

00:44At St John's Catholic Comprehensive School, there's reason to celebrate.

00:49We're always expecting another set of good results, which we've achieved.

00:56And when the results came in yesterday, we get a sneak peek.

01:00So we had a look yesterday and we're very pleased with how the school's performed.

01:04And then seeing the students come in today, it's clear how excited and how proud they are of their achievements.

01:12In the same way, we're incredibly excited for them and proud as a school for all that they have achieved.

01:19But the larger picture is more complex.

01:22National GCSE pass rates have fallen from last year, with experts warning of a recent crisis.

01:28I think it is slightly concerning that there is a drop.

01:32But I think as the next cohort start coming through, we will then start to see an improvement in that,

01:38as schools are now putting in place all that extra support that they need.

01:42Part of the reason for the pass rate decline in recent years is the push to return to pre-pandemic levels.

01:48For this cohort, COVID-19 has played a large role throughout their education.

01:53It's the first cohort that were in the pandemic when they started secondary school.

02:02And so they missed a lot of education, they missed their SATs and so on.

02:07And so they've done really, really well.

02:10It's a real testament to the work of the school and the dedication of the teachers,

02:14the support they've had from their parents and the really hard work that they've put in as well.

02:24Though it will be a day of joy for some and disappointment for others,

02:27at St John's School, the message to students is clear.

02:31The school is here for them and continues to be here for them.

02:35And we're proud of each and every one of them.

02:37Alfie Rowe for KMTV in Gravesend.

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