Students across the UK are currently enjoying their summer holidays, but at the back of their minds will be their impending GCSE results.
After an intensive exam season, it's the last thing they will want to think about, but many will be relying on them to secure places in higher education.
For the first time in two years, students will be able to collect their results in person after Covid-19 pandemic restrictions stopped them from doing so before.
It will make the day extra special for many, as it bridges the gap between some of the most exciting years in our young lives.
When is GCSE results day?
GCSE results day will be on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
The results will be available for students to pick up from their schools at 8am onwards.
Even though results have been dropped online over the last two years, if you are unable to attend in person you will need to contact your local school.
They will be able to provide you will alternative arrangements to collect your papers, either via email, or a member of staff giving you a call.
How does the GCSE grading system work?
Long gone are the days of a G to A* grading system, now it is judged through a nine to one board.
Achieving a nine is the equivalent to an A*, and so on, though the two systems are not directly comparable.
From highest to lowers, it goes: Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two and one, with U also remaining which means ungraded.
Essentially, it is broken down as follows:
- The bottom of grade seven is equivalent to the low end of grade A
- The bottom of grade four is equivalent to the low end of grade C
- The bottom of grade one is equivalent to the low end of grade G
- Three number grades (nine, eight, seven) equal to the two previous highest grades of A* and A
How to appeal GCSE results?
Once results day comes round, there will inevitably be some students that are not happy with the results.
Luckily, there is a way to appeal against your grade, with the process working slightly differently across England, Wales and Scotland.
Full information can be found on the government website, which will guide you to how to appeal properly.
One of the easiest ways to appeal is to ask your school for the exam board to review its score.
From here, they will help manage the process for you, as this must be done through your local school.
