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:
17. GCSE Results: Portsmouth High School
Students at Portsmouth High School are jumping for joy with almost half of all grades being an A*/9 and 94 per cent of grades A*-B equivalent. Pictured: Students celebrating | Contributed
18. GCSE Results: Portsmouth High School
Students at Portsmouth High School are jumping for joy with almost half of all grades being an A*/9 and 94 per cent of grades A*-B equivalent. Pictured: Students celebrating | Contributed
19. GCSE Results: Portsmouth High School
Students at Portsmouth High School are jumping for joy with almost half of all grades being an A*/9 and 94 per cent of grades A*-B equivalent. Pictured: Students celebrating | Contributed
20. GCSE Results: Portsmouth High School
Students at Portsmouth High School are jumping for joy with almost half of all grades being an A*/9 and 94 per cent of grades A*-B equivalent. Pictured: Students celebrating | Contributed