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:
13. GCSE Results: The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy is celebrating its best GCSE results day in three years. Pictured: Elizabeth Albrecht and Fayruz Honey | Contributed
14. GCSE Results: The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy is celebrating its best GCSE results day in three years. Pictured: Josh Reid achieved a grade 9 in eight subjects and a grade 8 in another. He also passed both Level 2 further maths and Level 3 algebra. | Contributed
15. GCSE Results: The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy is celebrating its best GCSE results day in three years. Pictured: Lucie Williams | Contributed
16. GCSE Results: Crookhorn College, Waterlooville
Crookhorn College students have collected their GCSE results. Pictured: Brothers Max (left) and Zac Bruce (right) with 8 and 7 passes respectively. Both going to Southdown College with Max studying catering and Zac taking music. Picture: Chris Moorhouse | Chris Moorhouse