THE long wait is finally over for hundreds of young students who have been finding out their A Level results.

Across the borough, college leavers spent the day discovering their A-Level and BTEC grades and learning if they have done enough to make it into their preferred universities.

Most students were able to check their results by email at 6am, while some opted for the traditional approach, visiting their campus with friends.

At Bury Grammar School for Girls, in Bridge Street, Bury, 77.4 per cent of grades were B or above and 51.1 per cent were at A or above.

The overall pass rate — student who achieved grade E or above — was 99.5 per cent.

All geography students got A* grades.

Headmistress Bobby Georghiou said: "I am thrilled to see our girls achieving the very high standards that have been the hallmark of the school for many years now.

"They have also won some excellent university places against tough opposition.

"They have achieved highly across the board and we have girls going to study engineering, mathematics, physics, veterinary science as well as humanities and languages.

"Today is about academic success but these girls have so much more to offer as well.

"They have a wealth of extra-curricular achievements and they are very public spirited.

"I could not be more proud of them and I congratulate too the teachers who ensure that such high standards are achieved."

At Bury Grammar School for Boys, 60 per cent of grades were at B or above and 28 per cent were at A or above.

The overall pass rate was 100 per cent.

Overall, 38 boys made 114 subject entries and six of them gained A grades or above in all their subjects.

Headmaster Richard Marshall, said: "These results highlight the hard work and dedication of our students, the personalised teaching, support and guidance by our staff and the close working partnerships we enjoy with our parents.

"While this academic performance is rightly celebrated, it is just one aspect of what makes a Bury Grammar School student stand out in an ever changing, competitive world.

"Our students leave us as confident, entrepreneurial learners, with transferable skills that enable them to turn challenges into opportunities, enabling them to excel, whatever their chosen field."

At Holy Cross Sixth Form College in Manchester Road, Bury, 73 of the 940 students who took A-level exams got at least three grades of A or over.

Overall, 46.8 per cent of all grades were at B or above and 20.1 per cent were at A or above.

The overall pass rate was 96.3 per cent.

Principal David Frost said: "I am delighted once again for both our students and our staff at the very high level of achievement.

"It is inspiring to see such a high proportion of grades at B or above.

"Eight of our students are holding Oxford and Cambridge offers and we hope they will be joining the already significant contingent of Holy Cross students at those universities.

"We are equally proud of students who have worked hard to achieve solid success at whatever level.

"The vast majority of our students are in a secure position whether they choose university or employment.

"The levels of applications for next year are once again breaking all records.

"We do urge those seeking entry in 2015 or 2016 to apply well before the deadlines which are usually at the beginning of December in the year before entry.

"My thanks are due to our students themselves, our wonderful staff, our governors and all who serve the college in any way."

At St Monica’s RC Sixth Form College in Bury Old Road, Prestwich, which runs vocational courses, 22 students got BTEC level three grades — the equivalent to three A levels.

A college spokesman said: "Eight students achieved the highest grades possible.

"Many others achieved a qualification in a range equivalent to one AS level and two A levels.

"Alongside this, our students studying qualifications in beauty therapy, hairdressing and hospitality and catering achieved remarkable success at levels one to three.

"Congratulations to everyone. Their hard work in our sixth form has been rewarded with excellent results."

At Bury College, the overall pass rate was 97 per cent and about 990 students are heading to university, with many others going into jobs and apprenticeships.

Principal Charlie Deane said: “Bury College is about students; their successes and their progression.

“We are extremely proud of our students’ outstanding achievements and results.

“Hundreds of students have achieved A grades in their A/AS Levels or triple distinctions in their Advanced Level Vocational courses.

“As a result of their experiences at Bury College, our students are more resilient, tenacious and better equipped to take on the challenges of their future careers and studies.

“I wish all Bury College students every success at university or in their chosen career.”  

Others collected their grades at King David High School, while Bury-based students who study at colleges outside the borough also found out their results at places such as Abbey College Manchester and Manchester High School for Girls.