However due to the coronavirus pandemic it was not a traditional results day – not just because of the lack of exams.
There were social distancing and safety precautions in place at the sixth forms and colleges around the area.
Students also wore masks when picking up their results.
The News sent our photographers across the area to snap pictures of students collecting their results – at a safe social distance of course.
Have a look through the gallery below.
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37. A-Level results
Celebrating success - (L-R, back 5) Tillie Lamb-Symon, Jennifer Muyembe, Eloise Smith, Nicole Makuzua, Laural Parish - (L-R front) Yagin Ibrahim, Demi Lamidi - at Havant and South Downs College. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
38. A-Level results
Grace Harrison-Tate couldnt be happier - as she couldnt have achieved better grades, scoring three A*s in maths, biology, and geography at St Vincent Sixth Form Photo: Richard Lemmer
39. A-Level results
St Vincent Sixth Form College student Regan Cooke, 18, with her mum Helen said the last six months has been overwhelming - but she has achieved the grades that will take her to study Law at Bournemouth University. After receiving a Distinction* in law, a C in English language, and B in sociology. Photo: Richard Lemmer
40. A-Level results
Jack Gilder, Faith Chalton and Tom Keeping collect their results at Fareham College. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland