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- Thousands of pupils will be receiving their GCSE results today.
- Around one in five GCSE entries are expected to score one of the top three grades this year following the launch of the tough new GCSE courses.
- And just a tiny fraction of teenagers is likely to walk away with a clean sweep of 9s.
- Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wished students "all the very best" saying results day "marks the culmination of years of hard work".
- We will be updating this live blog with reaction and photos as pupils in east London and Epping Forest collect their results.
- Schools and parents are encouraged to get in touch if they would like to share their pupils' or their child's results. Email ann.yip@newsquest.co.uk
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