Teenagers around the country are celebrating – and in some cases mourning – after receiving their GCSE results.

Figures show pass rates rose after education officials oversaw the biggest shake-up of the exams for a generation.

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Lily Meakin with her GCSE results with her father at Nottingham High School (Aaron Chown/PA)

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One in five entries scored at least an A grade – or a 7 under the new grading system (Aaron Chown/PA)

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About two-thirds of entries were awarded a 4 or above (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Across the UK boys are closing the gap with girls at top grades (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Izzy Babawale receives her results at Nottingham High School (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Alex Clayton celebrates with his father, Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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