As is always the case, there was tension in the air when students arrived at schools and colleges to collect their envelopes containing those all important grades.
And we were there to capture it all on camera.
There were tears of joy, relief and disappointment as youngsters looked to get the grades they needed to get their university or apprenticeship places.
Check out these 34 fantastic photos capturing the emotional rollercoaster of A Level results day on Tyne & Wear.
10. Well done lads
Leo Merritt, Timothy Xue, Hugo Haggerty, Adam McKenzie, and Ben Mulvaney were amongst the top attainers at St Aidan's and St Anthony's Catholic Sixth Form. | National World
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12. Pride
Poppy Smith, Erin Kelsey, and Leanne Cabanting are all proud of their results. | Neil Fatkin Photo: Neil Fatkin