When is GCSE results day 2024 and how can you find your grades?
Thousands of pupils will receive their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 22), becoming the first year that students will be able to pick their results up in person since 2020.
The Covid epidemic in 2020 forced the tradition to be discontinued for a short while.
Up until June 19, students throughout the UK took a variety of exams, the results of which are used to decide which institution and courses they will enrol in when they move on to higher education.
Due to the disruption caused by the pandemic, pupils in England received extra assistance in the subjects of maths and science.
In relation to that, GCSE pupils will no longer receive formulae and equation sheets with their question papers after 2024.
This year's nationwide results are anticipated to be "broadly similar" to those from last summer, according to exam regulator Ofqual.
While some students will be happy on the day, some might be upset about their results. However, you will have the option to dispute your grades or resit.
Speak with your school or college first if you don't think your grade is correct. Your school or college will make the request for a review of your marks to the exam board on your behalf.
With that said, here’s a look at GCSE results day and how to check your results.
When is GCSE results day?
GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will receive their results on Thursday, August 22.
GCSE results will be released from 8am. Find out the precise time if you plan to pick them up in person from your school.GCSEs are now assessed in England according to a numerical system from 9-1 instead of the former A-E system.A 4 is required for a "standard pass" and a 5 for a "strong pass" for students.GCSEs are evaluated using letters in Wales and Northern Ireland unless the exam is administered by an English exam board.
Exam authority Ofqual in England has stated that it anticipates this summer's national results to be "broadly similar" to those from the previous summer, when grades were restored to pre-Covid levels.In 2022, 36.4 per cent of UK A-level submissions received an A or higher; this percentage decreased to 27.2 per cent in 2023.This was nevertheless greater than in 2019, the year summer examinations were administered prior to the epidemic, when 25.4 per cent of submissions received an A or an A*.
How do I find out my GCSE results?
The copies of the results are kept in the exam board's database, and the actual copy of your GCSE certificate is often given to your school for delivery.This implies that you can obtain the results through your exam board in the event that you misplace the original certificate and require verification of the results.
Options for next steps
A lot of people decide to pursue A-levels or BTECs, particularly those who intend to attend college. You should have already decided on a college you will attend so it’s best to check-in with them after receiving your results to confirm you will be moving forward within that college.
If you are yet to decide on a college, you can ask your teachers for guidance on next steps.
Don’t worry if you didn’t receive the grades you were predicted, you have a chance to resit your exams. Speak with your teacher on the things you found difficult and, together, you can plan lessons to help you achieve your predicted grade.
Alternatively, you may choose to enrol in an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a salaried position that typically lasts one to three years inside an organisation or enterprise.
You can look for paid apprenticeships in your area and according to your interests on the UCAS website, among other places.
How to appeal a GCSE grade
If you or your child believes a mistake has been made with a grade and you want to appeal, that is an option.
Appealing a GCSE grade allows you to see the exam paper for yourself and have it checked by another examiner.
There are certain deadlines to be aware of for this, which vary according to the exam board: the deadline to request a copy of the marked paper and the deadline to request a marking review.
Check with the respective exam board for those deadlines, usually occurring at the beginning of September.
When can I resit my GCSE exam?
Every year, there are resists for English and maths in November and May. However, some subjects such as science can only be done during the summer exam season. Additionally, you can resit an exam with a gap year.