ith exam season well underway now, the day is fast approaching for GCSE and A-level students to find out the results of their studies.
For many, exam results signpost what decisions they can make about their next steps, from what subjects they can study for AS to what university or further education programs they can enrol in.
Pupils will usually head down to their school to find out their results via a paper slip, although there are other options for students who can’t do this.
So when is the highly anticipated day for GCSEs, AS, and A-levels? Here’s what you need to know.
When is GCSE Results Day 2023?
GCSE students will find out their results on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
The average pupil takes eight GCSEs, centred around core subjects of Maths, English, and Science, as well as electives that cover a range of subjects, from modern languages to physical education.
Students will also receive results for level 3 VTQs on or before August 17 and will receive results for level 2 VTQs on or before August 24, 2023.
Schools will usually receive results the day before, with students being able to pick them up in person from their school.
If students aren’t available to pick them up in person, schools will usually organise a way to inform students of results via post or phone call. This should be discussed with individual schools.
When is A-Level Results Day 2023?
The week before, AS level, A-level and T Level results day will be made public on Thursday, August 17, 2023.
These exams will decide the future of many young people, with admissions to university and other further education or work opportunities often hinging on provisional grades for these exams.
If a student doesn’t get the required grades, they need to pursue their preferred next steps, there are options like clearing, where undersubscribed university courses are available for lower grades than usual.
On average, people get 2.6 A-levels in the UK, meaning that people usually get two or three qualifications each.
Grades fall between A* and E, with a U also possible for ‘unclassified’. Anything above a C is classed as a pass.
