GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app
Summary
This year, tens of thousands of students in Manchester and the West Midlands will receive their GCSE results through a new app on their phones. The government is testing this app with 95,000 students before possibly expanding it to the whole country, allowing students to see their results online at 11:00 on August 21st, with the option to also pick up paper results at school.Key Facts
- About 95,000 students will use a new app to get their GCSE results on their phones.
- The app is being tested in Manchester and the West Midlands.
- Results will be available on the app at 11:00 on August 21st, with paper results also available from 08:00.
- This year's GCSE exams started on May 5th and ended on June 25th.
- The app aims to combine exam results and certificates into one digital record.
- Students under 18 must stay in education, begin an apprenticeship, or work while studying part-time after GCSEs.
- The app is intended to save colleges time and money by reducing the need for extra staff to handle paper results.
- Education leaders have expressed support for the app but stress the need for careful implementation.
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