The long wait is over for thousands of students across the country today (21 August 2025), as pupils receive their GCSE exam results.

Last week thousands more received A-level, BTEC and NVQ results.

Ade Osibogun, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Education & Children’s Services said: “A huge well done to all those who have picked up their results today and last Thursday. The wait between exams finishing and results coming out can feel endless but now the day is finally here. Congratulations to those who have worked hard, I hope your efforts have paid off and you’ve achieved the results you were hoping for.”

Ade continued: “We know that some students may be disappointed with their results but remember, there is plenty of support and help available. Speak to your teachers at school or college and also with friends and family. There is also a lot of support you can access online.”

Support includes:

• The Exam Results Helpline – 0800 100 900 – free advice from trained careers advisors
• Youth Employment – helpline and advice for A-level and GCSE students on next steps, apprenticeships, universities, starting their own business, gap years and employment
• BBC support for parents – A-level and GCSE
• BBC support for students – A-level and GCSE
• A level and GCSE post results service from exam boards:
• Pearson
• AQA
• Eduqas
• UCAS support – A-level results support
• Save the student – A-level results day support

Ade added: “Completing your GCSEs, A-levels and higher level qualifications is a huge achievement, and I wish all students well for whatever their next steps may be.”