Thousands of students across Hampshire are celebrating their GCSE results today after years of hard work, revision and anticipation.
Year 11 pupils returned to their schools for one final time to discover their results before embarking on the next chapter of their education.
We visited schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding area to capture the nerves, excitement, tears and celebrations.
See our gallery of 84 pictures capturing the best moments from GCSE results day 2026 across the city and beyond:
45. GCSE Results: King's Academy Bay House School
GCSE results at King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport. Picture: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com | Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com
46. GCSE Results: King's Academy Bay House School
GCSE results at King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport. Picture: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com | Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com
47. GCSE Results: King's Academy Bay House School
GCSE results at King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport. Picture: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com | Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com
48. GCSE Results: King's Academy Bay House School
GCSE results at King's Academy Bay House School in Gosport. Pictured: Dawid Zaporowski and Lacey Thomas Picture: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com | Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com