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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?

Summary

GCSE results day for students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales is on Thursday, 21 August 2025. Grades will be given out from 08:00 BST, with some students receiving them via a new app. Students can appeal grades or resit exams if needed.

Key Facts

  • GCSE results day is on 21 August 2025, starting at 08:00 BST.
  • In England, some students will get results via a new app at 11:00 BST.
  • Around 95,000 students in Manchester and the West Midlands will use the app.
  • In Wales and Northern Ireland, results are usually distributed by schools and colleges.
  • England uses a numerical grading system from 9-1 for GCSEs, while Wales and Northern Ireland often use letters.
  • Grade boundaries, which show the marks needed for each grade, are set by examiners and released on results day.
  • Students can appeal grades if they believe there's an error, starting by speaking to their school or college.
  • Resits for failed exams are possible, and maths and English GCSEs need at least grade 4 for further study in England.
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