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:
25. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Olly and Kai Slape opening their GCSE envelopes. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
26. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Vicki Dillon-Thiselton, headteacher, with Katie Newstead who was one of the two students who did exceptional in Havant Academy. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
27. GCSE Results: Havant Academy
GCSE results day at Havant Academy. Pictured: Students on results day Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
28. GCSE Results: HTC
GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College. Pictured: Students on results day Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak