How do I appeal my GCSE and A Level results in England?

However, not getting the marks you hoped for can be a disappointing setback, especially if you're looking to attend college or university.

Luckily, there is a system in place that allows candidates to appeal their GCSE and A Level marks.

When will I get my GCSE and A Level marks?

This year, students’ work will be marked and graded in the normal way.

“We expect results to be broadly similar to last year when grading returned to pre-pandemic standards,” says our exams expert, Danielle.

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Results for each of these are released on separate dates with A Level students able to expect their marks on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Those who sat their GCSEs will receive their marks a week later on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

How do I appeal my GCSE and A Level marks?

According to the UK Government website, students in England looking to appeal their GCSE, AS Level and A Level marks can contact their school or college to request that the exam board review their final grades.

Private candidates can also contact the exam board directly or contact the school or college that submitted their work.

Those choosing to go down this path may need to pay a fee if the review does not lead to a change in grade.

"When students open their results, you can be confident that they reflect students' performance in examinations. These results are trusted by employers, universities and colleges,” says our exams expert, Danielle.

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What happens after I appeal my GCSE and A Level marks?

Once an appeal has been submitted, the exam board will check the works for marking mistakes.

If the mark is altered, there is a chance that the overall grade will change, meaning it could be higher or lower than the original.