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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17. A-Level results
Karen Hardwick with her daughter India Hall happy with her result at Portsmouth College. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
18. A-Level results
Students collecting their results in the Sports Hall of Portsmouth College. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
19. A-Level results
Students arriving to collect their results at Portsmouth College. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
20. A-Level results
Social distance measures in place at the sports hall where students collect their results at Portsmouth College. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman