As GCSE and A-Level students continue to sit their exams, many will be looking towards the day they find out their results.
Exam results will signal the next steps in many people’s careers, whether that be at sixth form, an apprenticeship or university. Most pupils will head down to their schools or colleges to receive their results.
This year, there have also been changes to how the exams will be graded. Here is everything you need to know about when these results will be announced.
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When is GCSE Results Day 2023?
GCSE students will receive their results on Thursday, August 24. Level two vocational technical qualifications (VTQs), which are practical based courses for areas such as childcare and engineering, should find out their outcomes on or before this date.
Pupils can collect their results from their school and college and teachers will be on hand for any questions or advice. If you are not able to collect your results in person, they can be sent via post or email.
When is A-Level Results Day 2023?
AS, A-Level and T Level results day is earlier on Thursday, August 17. Results for VTQs at Level Three taken alongside or instead of A levels, such as BTECs, will be released to students on or before August 17.
Results can be emailed or sent in the post, but it’s advised to go into school or college to receive your results so you can get support from teachers, especially if your results might affect your plans for September. If you’re applying to university via UCAS, you can track your application online.
How will results be graded?
This year will see a return to pre-pandemic grading arrangements. Protections were put in place from 2020 onwards for GCSEs, AS and A-Levels against the impact of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senior examiners will set ground boundaries to make sure that overall national results are similar to those of 2019. Broadly speaking, this means that a student will be just as likely to achieve a particular grade this year as they would have been before the pandemic.
What should I do if I’m disappointed with my results?
Your school or college and your teachers should have support measures in place if don’t get the results you hoped for or if your plans change based on the results you get. For GCSE students, there are a range of options available from A Levels to apprenticeships.
Clearing is available for A-Level students who do not have an offer from a university, do not meet the conditions of their offer or decline their firm place. Universities will typically still have spaces for students on various courses.
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