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:
81. GCSE Results: City of Portsmouth College
Students have collected their GCSE results at the City of Portsmouth College Highbury Campus. Pictured: Eddie Going just missed out on passes on English and Maths with a couple of grade 3s. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (200826-04) | Chris Moorhouse
82. GCSE Results: City of Portsmouth College
Students have collected their GCSE results at the City of Portsmouth College Highbury Campus. Pictured: Jake Windebank has passed maths but didn't pass English which he will resit. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (200826-04) | Chris Moorhouse
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83. GCSE Results: City of Portsmouth College
Students have collected their GCSE results at the City of Portsmouth College Highbury Campus. Pictured: Pathways teacher Macy Harris, Kayler Kramer, Andante Shone-Mota and curriculum manager Carrianne Bungay. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (200826-04) | Chris Moorhouse