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Commons · Question 17462 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Max Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in relation to this year's delays to Pearson exam results, what steps are being taken to ensure that similar delays do not occur in future years.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 16 Jul 2026

Schools rightly expect results to be delivered on time, and Pearson Education Limited has fully apologised for failing to return these results on time and for the impact on schools, pupils, parents and carers. Pearson confirmed that their GCSEs, A levels,...