67.4% of all grades awarded were A* to C
It's been a day of mixed emotions for students collecting their GCSE results.
Official figures show the percentage of pupils attaining five or more level 2 passes, including English and maths, is up on last year, and is the second highest to date.
For some, today marks the end of full-time education, while for others, the start of a career or a journey into further studies.
These students at Castle Rushen High School are looking ahead:
Island falls silent to remember them
Two-minute silence held to mark Remembrance Sunday
Average wait of 11 weeks for Disability Living Allowance claims
Reduction in overall average since summer
Man sexually assaulted woman as she slept on beach
Deemster brands assault "quite horrific"
Appeal for Onchan FC memorabilia
Plan to furnish new club house with memories
