Vast majority of A-level students secure first choice university places – as it happened

Kherri French and Yasmin Hanachova react as they receive their A-level results at Norlington School and 6th Form in Waltham Forest, East London. Photograph: Dinendra Haria/LNP

1.09pm BST

We’re closing the live blog for the rest of the day.

Thanks for following, and of course congratulations to everyone who received their results today, and good luck to those entering clearing to secure a university spot.

You can catch up on the main news here:

And read education correspondent Sally Weale’s analysis of what’s driving the worrying regional disparities that have been laid bare today here:

For those considering university next year, we will be publishing the Guardian’s University Guide 2025 in early September, with our rankings of the top universities and lots of useful advice on choosing the right course and institution for you. You can read last year’s guide here.

12.58pm BST

Watch sixth formers receiving their results today:

Updated at 12.59pm BST