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:
21. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Twins Olly and Kai Slape with proud mum Mandy Wilkinson. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
22. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Students celebrating Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
23. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Idan Thien with proud and happy mum, Sherry Young. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
24. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Idan Thien with proud and happy mum, Sherry Young. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak