Do teachers know GCSE results before students see them?

Students will find out their results on Thursday, August 21, weeks after taking their final exams.

This will mean that everyone who took their GCSEs, including Maths, English, Science and their optional courses will find out their results. 

But do teachers find out results before them? Here’s what we know.

Do teachers see GCSE results before students on results day?

It is likely your teachers will find out the results earlier than students but the time they receive them can vary.

Teachers don’t receive the results directly as it is usually the exams officer who will receive the results.

How to collect GCSE results

Students will not find out their results from their teachers – instead, students must find out when they are released at 8am.

They can go to their school to receive their results – teachers will let them know when they can collect the results.

Can I resit my GCSEs or A Levels?

BBC Bitesize shared: “Some students will receive their results via the Education Record app this year, with 95,000 students in Manchester and the West Midlands taking part in a pilot scheme ahead of a national rollout.

“If you are part of this launch, then your grades will be delivered directly to your phone from 11:00 BST on results day.”

What happens if you can’t pick up your GCSE and A-levels from school?

If you can’t pick up your GCSE exam results from school on Thursday, you will need to contact your school which can either inform students of the results via post or an email.

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BBC bitesize added: “E-mails will usually arrive on results day, post may take a little longer – but this can vary from school to school so please check with your teachers. Speak to your school if you will be away and would like to receive your results remotely. They will explain the process and give you information on what you need to do.

“If you have a change of plan on results day, and haven’t arranged to receive your results in advance, don’t worry – the envelope containing your results will be posted to your home address. Give your school a phone call on the day and explain and they should be able to help you out.

“You can also nominate someone else to collect your results on your behalf, but you will usually need them to sign a letter and bring photo ID. It’s best to check the rules with your school if you want to collect your results this way.”