Thousands to Receive GCSE Results Digitally in Pilot Scheme

The UK government is piloting a new Education Record app to deliver GCSE results digitally to over 95,000 students in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands this summer, with plans for a nationwide rollout as early as 2026. The app will consolidate students' exam results and certificates for easier access during college, apprenticeship, or job applications, aiming to streamline administrative processes and save schools and colleges up to £30 million annually. Students will still have the option to collect paper results in person, preserving the traditional experience and opportunities for face-to-face support. School leaders and unions broadly welcome the move for its potential to modernize and reduce bureaucracy, though some educators caution that it may diminish the communal 'rite of passage' of collecting results at school. The app may eventually include additional educational records and be integrated into the government's digital wallet for official documents. The pilot reflects a broader governmental push to digitize public services and reduce administrative burdens in education.