As they get their results, they can start looking forward to their future – whether that’s staying on in education or going into training or employment.
Whatever the results, all students deserve congratulations for completing the long GCSE journey.
Over the years, the Dispatch snappers have been there to capture the joy and drama of GCSE results day.
Do these pictures bring back memories for you?
5. GCSE results day retro
Happy days for Hucknall National students in 2013. Photo: National World
6. GCSE results day retro
Two Holgate students congratulate each other on their results in 2015. Photo: National World
7. GCSE results day retro
Students from Holgate Academy compare results in 2016. Photo: National World
8. National World
Twins Luka and Patrick Hewitt celebrating their great GCSE results at Bulwell Academy in 2006. Photo: National World