The wait is finally over as students found out their A-level and International Baccalaureate results today.

Here are the reactions of pupils and head teachers from some of our schools across Thanet.

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

Among the pupils at Ramsgate's Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School celebrating today was Charlotte Crabb.

The 18-year-old gained four A*s in maths, further maths, biology and chemistry and will be heading to Bath to read mathematics.

She said: "I'm really pleased, it's such a relief.

"I had a look online this morning to see if I'd got my place but I had to come to the school to check the actual grades.

"I might go out this evening to celebrate!"

And 17-year-old Callum Duff is heading to Pembroke College, Oxford with three A* grades and two As to study French.

He said: "I feel good and my mum and granddad are both pleased.

"I knew I had the offer so I really worked at it because I wanted it so badly."

Head teacher Debra Liddicoat said: "Our students have worked incredibly hard over the last two years to achieve these results and they are well deserved.

"I want to thank staff whose expertise and support has contributed to the success of our students."

The Charles Dickens School

Head teacher Andrew Olsson said: "We're obviously very excited and pleased to see our first generation of sixth form students achieve higher education places alongside a number of high quality apprenticeships including science and aviation engineering."

The Ellington and Hereson School

The first group of sixth form students at The Ellington and Hereson School passed 100% of exams with all students gaining the International Baccalaureate Career Programme award.

Distinction star (D*) is the highest qualification equal to an A* in an A-level.

18-year-old Broadstairs and St. Peter's town councillor Charlie Leys achieved D*, D, D in public services, giving him his place at the University of Kent where he aims to study politics.

Stephen Wainwright achieved two D* grades, he said: "I was predicted a distinction, merit so this is a massive shock and I'm really pleased.

"I plan to study independent games production at Buckinghamshire New University."

Thomas Mulhern also gained two D* grades and another D, he said: "I don't know how I got it, at one point I didn't think I would finished the course but thanks to Mr Amos I'm going to the University of Kent to study computer science!"

Gemma Reynolds achieved D*, D*, D and said: "I worked so hard, wasn't sure if I had done enough, but now I'm going to Broadstairs Christ Church University to study policing."

Zoe Lintott will be applying for drama school in October. She gained D, D* and D* in performing arts.

She said: "I'm very happy with it, Janet Fielding and Brenda Blethyn pushed me into going into drama school after I worked on the Project Motorhouse."

Mercedes Kneller got D*, D* and D, she said: "I did a lot better than I thought and now I will study archaeology and history at Canterbury Christ Church University, which will lead me on to paleontology."

Head teacher Simon Pullen said: "Students and staff have worked very hard to make sure that everyone has achieved their very best and this has not only meant that they have gained good grades in their exams but it has also meant that everyone who has applied to university has won a place.

"70% of our students will be going to a wide range of universities ranging from the University of Kent at Canterbury to Winchester and I wish them well when they start their studies."

Head of sixth form Linda Regan said: "I am very proud of all the students who have worked so hard over the past two years.

"They have had a huge impact in the life and running of the school and I wish them well at university and their future careers."

St Lawrence College

Principal, Antony Spencersaid: "In spite of some evidence of tougher exam standards, St Lawrence College is celebrating a rise in both its A* % and pass rates at A-level, the latter rising by an impressive 4%.

"The school only offers traditional A-level subjects, and it was notable that all bar one of the A* grades were in subjects like maths and physics.

"Leading the way were twins Zeqian and Zekun Cao, who between them achieved five A* and two A grades.

"Zeqian will now study Engineering at Imperial College, London, after receiving a prestigious president’s undergraduate scholarship.

"Local girl Anya Jacobs gained A*A*A grades and plans to study psychology at Warwick University."

Dane Court Grammar School

The International Baccalaureate diploma pass mark is 24 points and 71 students out of 83 at Dane Court gained 30 points or more.

Seven students gained 40 or more points including Leonie Lewis, Yu Meng Li, Olivia Shaw, Mary Skingley, Abigail Baker, Irma Cechladze and Lauren Jones. This is the equivalent of three A*s at A-level.

Head of school Andrew Fowler said: "The International Baccalaureate is the best post 16 educational offer in the world and is provided here in Thanet, free of charge for our students.

"Dane Court is proud of its considerable success – but also proud of the fantastic education we provide for our students."

Hartsdown Academy

Sixth form students are celebrating at Hartsdown Academy in Margate after their best ever A-level results.

47% of students gained three or more passes and 74% gained two passes.

Best performing subjects were health and social care, performing arts and travel and tourism, with students exceeding expectations across the board.

For Anthony Wright it means the chance to study performance comedy at Salford University, the only course of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Anthony, 17, from Margate, said: “I can’t wait to get started. This is a huge opportunity for me to explore all avenues of comedy and now it has become a reality.”

Meanwhile Holly Brooks is ready to start life at Canterbury Christ Church University, just weeks after fire wrecked her family home in Ramsgate.

Cerebral Palsey sufferer Holly, 18, lost her independence when her specially designed £7,000 electric wheelchair perished in the blaze in Ramsgate in July, but friends, family and staff and students at Hartsdown Academy have raised funds and donated clothes and other items for the family.

An anonymous donor gave £5,000 towards a new wheelchair and it is due for delivery in the coming days.

Holly said: “It has been a tough time but the support we have received has been outstanding and overwhelming. I shall miss Hartsdown but I am looking forward to the next stage of my education.”

Her sixth form success with a double distinction in child care and health and social care means she can move forward to study early childhood studies at Canterbury Christ Church University to become a social worker.

Her brother Tom said: “She has worked really hard and has been amazing. She really deserves her success.”

Vice Principal Amanda Lee said: “This our best showing at A-level and reflects the consistent progress that has been made in both traditional and vocational subjects.

"It also highlights the hard work and dedication of students and staff. It means students can move on to the next stage of their lives with confidence.”

St George's School

Staff at St. George’s Church of England Foundation School are extremely proud of the hard work, determination and commitment shown by the students towards their studies.

Top performing students at A-level were Jhanielle Quindoyos, Charlie Pindar and George Cossons.

And those who achieved highly at vocational subjects included Joshua Ames-Stewart, Billy Manning and Rebecka Purser. Many of the students will now continue their studies at university.

Ursuline College

A-level students have secured the school's highest pass rate with 96% achieving grades A*-E.

Head girl Emily Robertson achieved the highest grades and secured a scholarship at the University of Southampton to read Geography, in which she obtained an A*.

She said: "I would not have achieved these grades without the support of teachers and staff at Ursuline College."

James Yuill has been accepted to read film, radio and television studies at Canterbury Christ Church University.

He said: "My teachers have been amazing and without them I would not have secured this university place. I look forward to continuing my studies of the media industry."

Deputy head teacher Camilla McLaughlin said: "It is a very special day for the school because after two years of sustained hard work we have seen our sixth form come to fruition.

"We have many very excited students today who are looking forward to their futures and new opportunities. We are delighted with the results. The A-level scores are very good indeed."