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:
61. GCSE Results: Castle View Academy
Students at Castle View Academy have collected their GCSE results. Pictured: Bakhita got 9s in English language, maths, Spanish, and music, a 9 and an 8 in science and 8s in English literature and geography. | Contributed
62. GCSE Results: St Edmund's Catholic School
Students at St Edmund's Catholic School, Southsea, have collected their GCSE results. Pictured: Benjamin Morrison got 9s in every subject. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
63. GCSE Results: St Edmund's Catholic School
Students at St Edmund's Catholic School, Southsea, have collected their GCSE results. Pictured: Jagoda Kurakowska pleased with her results Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
64. GCSE Results: St Edmund's Catholic School
Students at St Edmund's Catholic School, Southsea, have collected their GCSE results. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman