Results day and next steps
Clear student guides for what to do after GCSE, AS and A level results, including post-results services, appeals, resits and academic next steps.
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Open a guide below for post-results services, appeals and planning what to do after exam results.
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A calm step-by-step guide for students: when results come out, what UCAS Hub means, how to use Clearing, and what to do about reviews, appeals, resits, finance and accommodation.
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Use your result, next-step requirements and readiness to decide whether to resit GCSE English Language or maths now, wait for a later series, or consider another approved option.
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GCSE results day for the June 2026 series is Thursday 20 August 2026. Learn how to get your results, understand your slip and decide what to do next if your grades affect sixth form, college, apprenticeships or resits.
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A student guide to the official post-results options after GCSE, AS and A level results, including reviews of marking, access to scripts, appeals, consent and deadlines.
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In England, you can leave school after Year 11, but you still need education or training until 18. Compare sixth form, college, T Levels and apprenticeships.
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