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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21. A-Level results
Daniel Bayliss, Chloe Cotterill and Daniel Hill celebrating their results at Portsmouth College. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
22. A-Level results
Nathan Chan, 18, of Oaklands Catholic School, will be studying nutrition at Surrey University. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
23. A-Level results
Heloiza Dutra, with her results at Oaklands Catholic School, is moving on to study criminology at the University of Portsmouth. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
24. A-Level results
Jovita Mathew, 18, of North End, receives her grades at Oaklands Catholic School. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd