And we were there with them to discover how they got on.
This is the first cohort of students to sit exams since the coronavirus outbreak.
They are expected to face tougher competition for university places this year, with institutions known to have been more conservative in their offers this year.
The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has fallen this year, Ucas figures show.
A total of 425,830 people have had places confirmed, down two per cent on the same point last year.
In 2021, a record 435,430 people, from the UK and overseas, had places confirmed.
This year’s figure is the second highest on record, and up 16,870 compared with 2019 when exams were last held.
21. A-level results day
Charlie Rose, Aneurin Graystock and Sam Evison all achieved the results they were hoping for at St Vincent College in Gosport. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
22. A-level results day
Freya McCauley-Wright 18, who studied English Language & Literature, Chemistry and Biology at UTC, Hilsea, will go on to study English Language and Literature at Oxford University. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
23. A-level results on day
Students opening their results at UTC, Hilsea Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
24. A-level results day
From left:Jay Waterhouse, Olivia Ripiner, Oscar Wood, Molly Nelson and Tristan Barnes opening their results at UTC, Hilsea Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute