So, to answer the question directly: GCSE results come out at 8 AM on the third Thursday of August. Mark it on your calendar, but don’t start panicking until 7:59. Bring a good friend, a bottle of water, and maybe a small paper bag to breathe into. You’ll be fine.
And remember: no one ever looks back on their life and says, “My GCSE results morning was perfectly organized.” They say, “I spewed a little bit in the car park, but it all worked out.” Because it usually does. Now go forth, open that envelope, and remember to eat something afterwards. You’ve earned it.