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:
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GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College. Pictured: (from left) Bethan Hsia, Annie McIntosh and Ava Hinks. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College. Pictured: Students Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College. Pictured: (from left) Twins Freya and Olivia Bennett Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak