SCREAMS of joy were beginning to echo across Suffolk today as thousands of GSCE students ended their agonising wait for their results.

As teens across the county begin to open their envelopes this morning, the excitement is building as experts predict record results.

Scores of pupils are also expected to receive the illustrious A* mark, however the results come amid warnings that school leavers face increased competition for jobs and courses.

The stakes today have never been higher. Check this website for GCSE updates throughout the day.

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