What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Summary
Students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales are waiting for their GCSE exam results, which will be released on 20 August 2026. If students are unhappy with their grades, they can ask their school to review or appeal the marks, and they may also resit exams next year.Key Facts
- GCSE results for England, Northern Ireland, and Wales will be released on 20 August 2026 from 08:00 BST.
- In England, GCSE grades use a number scale from 9 to 1 (9 is highest). Grades 4 and 5 are considered passing marks.
- Students unhappy with their grades should first speak to their school or college, which can request a review or appeal with the exam board.
- If still dissatisfied, students can ask the exam regulator, Ofqual, to review the decision.
- Students can resit any GCSE exam the following academic year; English and maths resits are expected in November 2026.
- In Wales and Northern Ireland, GCSEs use letter grades except for exams managed by English boards.
- After GCSEs, students in England must stay in education or training until age 18; options include A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, or part-time study with work.
- Scotland uses a different system with Nationals and Highers, and results are released on a different date.
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