What time are A-Level results released and how do I get them?

Exam boards should release all results at 8am on August 18. You can arrive at school to collect your results and get advice from staff from 8.30am, through the normal main entrance. We will have breakfast available for all students in the LRC (hopefully you won’t be too nervous to eat!) Don’t forget you can log on to UCAS before you arrive to check what has been updated in terms of your uni offers. UCAS Track should update when results are released at 8am. 

There may be a photographer on site; please let us know if you would prefer that your images are NOT used/shared on social media or in the press. 

There will be space to open your results privately if you wish once you have collected your envelope. A Connexions adviser will also be in school to help with clearing or apprenticeship / employment queries. 

 

Can I challenge my exam results?

If a result is not what you were expecting and you would like to appeal against it, make sure to talk to Mr Williams, Mrs Willis or Mrs Holbrook today.

We can challenge a result on your behalf, but you can only dispute a grade or mark if: 

  • Your school made an error when sending information to the exam board
  • Your school believes the result is incorrect
  • You have proof of wrongdoing against you, such as discrimination

There is a fee/charge for appeals.

If we think you are close to a grade boundary and this warrants a remark, we will discuss this with you.

 

How does UCAS clearing work? 

Clearing is run by UCAS. Each year universities release the number of empty places they have on each course on A-Level results day, after taking into account the number of applicants who did not get the required grades.

Students can look through these places and their entry requirements, and phone the university directly about a course. Entry requirements can be more flexible, so if you have missed out by just one grade or two, it is worth phoning to see if you can join the course.

We can help you to do this in school this morning. 

Clearing remains open until October 18, although it is run on a first come, first serve basis because courses fill up.

Who can use clearing?

  • A student who has an offer but has changed their mind about where or what they want to study 
  • Students who aren't holding any offers because they weren't accepted onto courses, or they declined their offers
  • Anyone who hadn't intended to apply to university but changed their mind 
  • Any student who fails to meet the grades of their conditional offers for their firm or insurance choice 

‘UCAS Adjustment’ is NOT running this year. (In recent years, UCAS has offered clearing and adjustment places to students. Adjustment has allowed those who receive better results than they were expecting to take up free spaces at other universities with higher entrance requirements).

 

What has happened this year with exam grading?

It is estimated between 40,000 and 60,000 students will fall short of their predicted grades nationally this year. The lower grades are a result of Ofqual's attempts to reduce grade inflation, which happened when exams were cancelled during the pandemic. They have tried to get grading to a mid point between current and 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. We still have plenty of students with top A*-B grades this year! Grade boundaries may have shifted - you will be able to discuss this with staff when you see the individual break down of your results for each exam paper. UCAS tariffs/points have not changed. Ofqual wrote this letter to students earlier in the week explaining this year’s circumstances: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/joint-ofqual-and-ucas-letter-to-students/a-letter-to-students-from-ofqual-and-ucas