GCSE and A level exams will be replaced by school-based assessments this year.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed the decision in the House of Commons this afternoon.
The news comes after last summer's fiasco where thousands of students saw their marks downgraded by a computer algorithm.
Mr Williamson also announced that the government will provide a further one million laptops and tablets for disadvantaged pupils and that it is working with mobile networks to offer internet in some settings.
He said more coronavirus testing will be carried out in a bid to get pupils back into the classroom as soon as possible.
Extra funding will also be provided to ensure meals are available for pupils.
Mr Williamson had continually insisted exams would take place in 2021 until earlier this week.
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