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| When is GCSE results day 2025 and when are results out? | When is GCSE results day 2025 and when are results out? |
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| Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will soon be finding out their grades. | Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will soon be finding out their grades. |
| Here is everything you need to know about results, appeals and resits. | Here is everything you need to know about results, appeals and resits. |
| Results have officially been released to students - follow live | |
| What time do GCSE results come out? | What time do GCSE results come out? |
| GCSE results come out on Thursday, 21 August from 08:00 BST. | GCSE results come out on Thursday, 21 August from 08:00 BST. |
| If you are collecting them in person, check with your school for exact timings and arrangements. | If you are collecting them in person, check with your school for exact timings and arrangements. |
| Some students in England will get their results via a new app which will deliver grades directly to their phone from 11:00 BST on results day. | Some students in England will get their results via a new app which will deliver grades directly to their phone from 11:00 BST on results day. |
| Around 95,000 pupils in Manchester and the West Midlands will use the app this summer, before it is rolled out more widely. | Around 95,000 pupils in Manchester and the West Midlands will use the app this summer, before it is rolled out more widely. |
| In Wales and Northern Ireland, results are usually distributed by schools and colleges. | In Wales and Northern Ireland, results are usually distributed by schools and colleges. |
| How are GCSEs graded and what are the GCSE grade boundaries? | How are GCSEs graded and what are the GCSE grade boundaries? |
| In England, GCSEs are graded using a numerical system from 9-1, rather than A-E as was previously the case. | In England, GCSEs are graded using a numerical system from 9-1, rather than A-E as was previously the case. |
| Students need 4 for a "standard pass" and 5 for a "strong pass". | Students need 4 for a "standard pass" and 5 for a "strong pass". |
| In Wales and Northern Ireland, GCSEs are still graded using letters, unless an exam taken in those nations is managed by an English exam board. | In Wales and Northern Ireland, GCSEs are still graded using letters, unless an exam taken in those nations is managed by an English exam board. |
| Grade boundaries show the minimum number of marks you need for each grade, whether it is a number of letter. | Grade boundaries show the minimum number of marks you need for each grade, whether it is a number of letter. |
| They are decided by examiners and published on results day. | They are decided by examiners and published on results day. |
| How have GCSEs in Wales changed? | How have GCSEs in Wales changed? |
| BBC Bitesize: A parents' guide to managing results day | BBC Bitesize: A parents' guide to managing results day |
| How can I appeal against my GCSE results? | How can I appeal against my GCSE results? |
| If you do not think your grade is right, you should first talk to your school or college. | If you do not think your grade is right, you should first talk to your school or college. |
| It will contact the exam board on your behalf and ask for your marks to be reviewed. | It will contact the exam board on your behalf and ask for your marks to be reviewed. |
| If you still think you have been unfairly graded after a review, you can ask your school or college to appeal. | If you still think you have been unfairly graded after a review, you can ask your school or college to appeal. |
| The exam board will consider whether a correction is needed. | The exam board will consider whether a correction is needed. |
| If you are still not satisfied, you can request a review from regulator Ofqual. | If you are still not satisfied, you can request a review from regulator Ofqual. |
| BBC Bitesize: Options if you're unhappy with your GCSE or Nationals results | BBC Bitesize: Options if you're unhappy with your GCSE or Nationals results |
| Young Minds: Dealing with exam stress and disappointment | Young Minds: Dealing with exam stress and disappointment |
| How do GCSE resits work if I fail an exam? | How do GCSE resits work if I fail an exam? |
| You can resit any GCSE exam the following academic year. | You can resit any GCSE exam the following academic year. |
| In England, students need maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for further study - although you can prepare for resits alongside your new subjects. | In England, students need maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for further study - although you can prepare for resits alongside your new subjects. |
| Resits for both subjects take place from 4 November. | Resits for both subjects take place from 4 November. |
| If you want to explore resitting a subject, you should speak to your school or college about the best course of action. | If you want to explore resitting a subject, you should speak to your school or college about the best course of action. |
| What are my options after GCSEs? | What are my options after GCSEs? |
| If you live in England, you must remain in official education or training until you turn 18. | If you live in England, you must remain in official education or training until you turn 18. |
| You may choose to stay in full-time education, start an apprenticeship or work while studying part-time. | You may choose to stay in full-time education, start an apprenticeship or work while studying part-time. |
| Many pupils go on to study A-levels. International Baccalaureate (IB) is also an option. | Many pupils go on to study A-levels. International Baccalaureate (IB) is also an option. |
| There is also a range of vocational courses you could take, such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), BTec Level 3s, TechBacs, Cambridge Technicals and (in England only) T-levels. | There is also a range of vocational courses you could take, such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), BTec Level 3s, TechBacs, Cambridge Technicals and (in England only) T-levels. |
| Apprentices get paid a salary, as they spend 80% of their time in the workplace while being trained. | Apprentices get paid a salary, as they spend 80% of their time in the workplace while being trained. |
| What are T-levels and what are the grades worth? | What are T-levels and what are the grades worth? |
| What are BTecs and how are they graded? | What are BTecs and how are they graded? |
| What are apprenticeships and how do I choose a good one? | What are apprenticeships and how do I choose a good one? |
| When is results day in Scotland? | When is results day in Scotland? |
| Scotland has a different qualification system, with Nationals, instead of GCSEs, and Highers, which are similar to A-levels. | Scotland has a different qualification system, with Nationals, instead of GCSEs, and Highers, which are similar to A-levels. |
| Scottish students have been able to get their results via an online app since 2019. | Scottish students have been able to get their results via an online app since 2019. |
| Results day in Scotland is on Tuesday 5 August. | Results day in Scotland is on Tuesday 5 August. |
| BBC Bitesize: Everything you need to know about Nationals results day 2025 | BBC Bitesize: Everything you need to know about Nationals results day 2025 |