The council is offering advice and support services to the GCSE pupils across the borough who received their results yesterday.

Top grades: thousands of Croydon teenagers got their exam results yesterday

Pupils “who would like support on what to do next after leaving school can contact the council’s Post-16 Participation Team to get the support they need,” the council said in an announcement this morning.

Borough-wide results this year were up on pre-pandemic grades in 2019, according to Croydon Council.

All secondary schools in Croydon are run by academy trusts, with none under the control of the council as a local education authority.

Local support services are also available for pupils who wish to change their plans for 16+ studies, with Off the Record and Croydon Drop In as well at Kooth.com.

Pupils can also get in touch with their school or college staff who can help them decide what is right for them.

• Click here for the council’s 16+ advice page

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