Results day is a crucial milestone for you. It's the culmination of years of your hard work, and the next stage of your journey to university.
This guide gives you essential information and advice about what will happen. It can also help you better understand your exam results and your UCAS points.
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There are different exam results days for each of the popular qualifications. Here are your key dates for 2025.
Understanding your exam results can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you understand grades, terminologies, what happens next and your options:
Your grades determine your eligibility for university courses, and influence your next steps. Here's how your exam subjects are graded:
Your exam performance and/or coursework is scored, and you will be given a final grade. These grades translate into UCAS points for university entry.
If your grade is Unclassified, this means that, unfortunately, your exam results did not meet the necessary standard for any grade.
If you believe your results were not accurate, you can usually appeal to the exam board. If you believe there's an error in your grading, you can often request a remark.
However, receiving an Unclassified grade is not the end of the world - you may find that your other grades can give you enough points to be accepted on a course through Clearing.
Further education qualifications
Each type of qualification and grade translates to a UCAS points score. Here's more about each of them:
A-levels
T-levels
BTEC
International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate (IB) results day 2025 is on 5 July although you may not recieve them till 6 July. This qualification and how scores convert to UCAS points isn't as straightforward as others. Scores come from a mix of subjects and core components, and add up to a possible maximum of 45 points. You can find out more specifics about International Baccalaureate results on the UCAS website.
SQA: Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
GCSEs
GCSE exam results day in 2025 is 21 August. Your GCSE results don't translate to UCAS points, however some of our courses do have mandatory GCSE requirements.
Congratulations! Meeting those expected grades is a significant achievement. If you want to go on to university, here are your next steps:
Check your UCAS Hub to see if your university place has been confirmed.
Start preparing for university life by organising your university accommodation, finances, and necessary documentation.
If you don't get your grades, or have changed your mind about your course, Clearing could be for you. We've got lots of advice about how to apply through Clearing and people who can help you, but here's some quick insights:
Clearing is a process that can match you with available university places after you receive your exam results. If you don't have a confirmed university place, you can search for courses that accept applications through Clearing, contact universities, and secure an offer. For detailed guides and step-by-step assistance, visit our Clearing pages.
It's important to make informed decisions about your university journey - especially if you're worried that your A-level results and other qualifications might not be as expected.
Make sure to register for updates, attend open days and events, and check out the universities' social media profiles.
We understand you've probably a few questions about how your exam results might impact your university application. Here's some more useful information.
If final exams are disrupted, universities may rely on predicted grades and might require additional assessments, so stay updated with announcements from exam boards and universities.
Congratulations, your place will be confirmed by your firm choice university.
If you decide to explore other options, think about the following:
Yes, you can often combine different qualifications to meet entry requirements, but you should check the specific criteria and contact admissions if unsure.
To appeal your exam results, consult your school to initiate the process, be mindful of deadlines and fees, and inform universities as it may affect your application.
Grades in A-levels are determined by factors such as performance in exams, assessments, coursework, and grade boundaries set by the exam board.
You can typically get your results on results day from your school or college and in some cases you can even get them texted to you.
After receiving your A-level results, you may need to apply for university, go through Clearing, or consider other options like an apprenticeship.
If your grades are lower than expected, you may have the option to retake your A-levels or appeal any grades if you believe there was an error in grading.
You can find out what time your A-level results are released by checking with your school or exam board beforehand.
A Statement of Results is an official document that shows your A-level grades and qualifications.
If you wish to pursue a different course than originally planned, you may need to update your choices on results day or consider alternatives through Clearing.
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