Students from Colchester County High School for Girls check out their results from a previous year Picture: COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (Image: Archant)
Students across north Essex are picking up their long-awaited GCSE results this morning.
We will be bringing you the latest news and pictures from schools throughout the region as students toast the end of their secondary education.
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