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:
5. GCSE Results 2026: City of Portsmouth College
GCSE Results 2026: City of Portsmouth College Highbury Campus. Pictured: Jayden Chappell passed maths after having to sit the exam four times. Picture: Chris Moorhouse | Chris Moorhouse
6. GCSE Results - Horndean Technology College
Pictured: Students finding out their GCSE results at Horndean Technology College. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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7. GCSE Results: Horndean Technology College
Pictured: Students finding out their GCSE results at Horndean Technology College. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
8. GCSE Results: Priory School Southsea
Students finding out their GCSE results at Priory School, Southsea. Pictured: Isobelle Capon and mum Vicky Smith Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman