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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33. A-Level results
Hannah Flower has the grades she needs to study Event Management at Bournemouth University after collecting her results at Havant and South Downs College. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
34. A-Level results
Alex Burr will be studying Chemistry at Nottingham University after collecting his result at Havant and South Downs College. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
35. A-Level results day
Benjamin Bethell is looking to study Law at Southampton University after collecting his results at Havant and South Downs College. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd
36. A-Level results
Kate Taylor collects her results at Oaklands Catholic School. Picture: Duncan Shepherd Photo: Duncan Shepherd