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[How can I deal with anxiety in the run-up to GCSE results day?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#how-can-i-deal-with-anxiety) 2. [When is GCSE results day?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#when-is-results-day) 3. [How do I get my GCSE results?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#how-do-i-get-my-gcse-results) 4. [What time do GCSE results come out?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#what-time-does-the-gcse-results-come-out) 5. [What do I need to take with me on GCSE results day?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#what-do-i-need-to-take-with-me) 6. [What are the grades for GCSE 2024?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#grades-for-gcse) 7. [What grades do I need to pass my GCSEs?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#what-grades-do-i-need) 8. [Are 2023 GCSE grade boundaries lower?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#grade-boundaries) 9. [Can you appeal against GCSE results?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#can-you-appeal) 10. [What can I do if I didn’t get the GCSE results I wanted?](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-results-day#what-can-i-do-results-i-didnt-want) As [GCSE](https://www.gostudent.org/en/tuition/gcse) results day 2024 nears, feelings of excitement and fear begin to grow for students up and down the country. After [two years of study](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/what-age-do-you-do-gcses) and an intense exam period, it can feel like the stakes are sky-high. GCSE exam results are often the stepping stone that take many young people into the next phase of their lives, be it A-levels, an apprenticeship or vocational course, or the world of work. GCSE results day can be a [nerve-wracking time](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/waiting-for-exam-results), so help yourself by making sure you’re clued up on the process. By arming yourself with answers to all the important questions, you can prepare yourself to navigate the experience with ease. ## How can I deal with anxiety in the run-up to GCSE results day? Emotions are bound to run high as you await your exam results, but it’s important to remember that results aren’t everything. That’s probably easier said than done as the day draws nearer, but take time to think about how [you’ve progressed](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gostudent-review-the-learning-progress-curve) over the last few years and think about what you’d like to do next. Even if you’ve got your heart set on a particular next step, remember that there’s always more than one avenue to the future, and no two people’s routes are the same. There are a few things that you can keep in mind as you move towards the big day: 1. Let it go - at this point, what’s done is done and you can’t change it. Accepting that might help you stay calm and collected. 2. [Eat well](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/better-kids-food-choices) - filling yourself full of junk will leave you with no energy when results day arrives. Try to eat as healthily as you can to give your body a boost. 3. [Sleep well](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/sleep-hygiene) - poor sleep can have a negative effect on mental health and being too tired can make it harder to cope with the excitement of the day. 4. Distract yourself - Spend quality time with friends or family members who lift you up. Get [outdoors](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/outdoor-learning-activities-for-kids) and do something fun, watch your favourite shows or films or call up a friend for a chat. 5. Find a furry friend - Playing with [a family pet](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/best-small-pets-for-children) or a friend’s pet can be really calming! 6. Be positive - You can do this by reciting affirmations or by thinking constructively about your backup plan if you don’t get the result you want. Keep your options open and think about different courses and areas of study. ## When is GCSE results day? This year, GCSE results day is **Thursday 22nd of August 2024. 🗓️** ## How do I get my GCSE results? Most people will collect their results from school. Some schools may choose to send results to you digitally (via email or an online portal) or by post, so be sure to check with your teachers. If your school requires you to collect your results in person and you’re going to be away, make sure you let them know in advance so that you can arrange for them to be sent by post or email.📩 If you’re going to collect your results from school, check whether you need to pick them up at reception or from a specific classroom. Your school should be able to tell you about these arrangements in advance. If you’re sending someone else in to collect your results on your behalf, make sure that this has been agreed in advance and that they have the right documentation (e.g. a signed letter, photo ID) with them. ## What time to the GCSE results come out? Many students will be able to collect their results as early as 8am, but this will vary from school to school. Check with your teachers about the best time to come in. Give yourself plenty of time to get to school and make sure you know how you’re getting there. Think about whether you want to rip open your results on the spot or take them somewhere quieter. You may need time to absorb and process your results, and it’s up to you whether you do this at school, surrounded by classmates and teachers, or privately at home. ## What do I need to take with me on GCSE results day? You’ll be able to find out from your school about the arrangements for GCSE results day. Remember that things differ from one school to another, so don’t presume that your school’s arrangements will be the same as your friends’. There are a few things that you can take with you to help you through GCSE results day. 1. A fully charged phone – Whether it’s for celebratory selfies or to call someone to tell them how you did, you’ll definitely want your phone to hand. 2. Photo ID  – You’ll probably collect your results from a teacher or staff member who knows you, but it’s working taking ID just in case. 3. A family member or a close friend – While some prefer to navigate GCSE results day solo, others prefer a little backup. Choose a support person who can help you through the day whether you get the results you were hoping for or not. 4. A pen and paper – It may be necessary to jot down some useful information so a pen and paper are always handy. 5. A drink and a snack – It’s important to stay hydrated and keep your [energy levels](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/best-foods-energy) up. Besides, you may have been too nervous to eat breakfast! It may also be useful to make sure you have the following information to hand: - Contact details for any colleges, sixth forms or apprenticeship providers that you’ve applied to in case you need to get in touch with them on the day. - [National career service](https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/) details. You may need extra support and this is a great resource offering advisers via phone or webchat. ## What are the grades for GCSE 2024? [GCSEs are graded](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-grade-boundaries) using a numerical system that goes from 9 to 1. This numerical system may not be familiar to most parents, it replaced the previous system of alphabetical grades (A-G) in 2017.  You can see how these grades compare using the chart below.  | Numerical system | Alphabetical system | | --- | --- | | 9 | A\* | | 8 | A\*/high A | | 7 | Low A | | 6 | High B | | 5 | Low B/high C | | 4 | Low C | | 3 | D/high E | | 2 | Low E/high F | | 1 | Low F/G | | 0 | Ungraded |   ## What grades do I need to pass my GCSE's? You’ll need to get a 4 for a ‘standard pass’ or a 5 for a ‘strong pass’. In terms of what you need to move on to the next step in your academic career, this depends on where you’re going next and what they are looking for. Many sixth forms ask for 5s or 6s in order to start A-level courses, but this can vary. ## Are 2024 grade boundaries lower? Over the past few years, there have been many changes to the way exams have been graded in response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the return to normal grading, and grade boundaries should be standardised. Anyone taking exams this year should be just as likely to get [a particular grade](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/gcse-grades-explained) as before the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing that is important to remember is that there’s no upper limit on the number of students who can get a particular grade. Candidates should be given a grade based on their performance. ## Can you appeal against GCSE results? If you think there’s been a mistake in your results you can challenge it using the appeals process. For students in England, you can ask your school or college to contact the exam board and request a review. You may have to pay a fee for this if your grade remains the same, so check with your school or college first.🏫 Here’s what usually happens next: 1. The exam board will go through your work and check for any mistakes in marking. If they find any discrepancies, your mark might be changed. This could lead to a different grade that may be higher or lower than the initial grade. 2. If your exam or work has been re-marked and you still think that the grade isn’t right,  you can appeal the result. The exam board will take another look and make a decision about whether your grade should be changed. 3. If you feel that your appeal has not been dealt with appropriately, you can request that [Ofqual review the situation](https://www.gov.uk/appeal-qualification-result/appeal-a-review). You must contact Ofqual with your request for a review within 21 days of receiving the appeal decision from the exam board. 4. Ofqual will then tell you if they are going to take your review further and should keep you updated. If Ofqual reject your review, they will tell you why. ## What can I do if I didn't get the GCSE results I wanted? Firstly, remember that all is not lost. Even with [no GCSEs](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/my-child-has-no-gcses-what-can-they-do), there are still options. Don’t presume that there’s only one way to get to your next step. ### **Speak with your next place of study** It’s likely that they’ll still accept you if your grades are a little lower than expected, and they often account for this in their placements. If you do miss out on your intended place, try contacting other [sixth forms](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/starting-sixth-form) or colleges to see what they can offer you. ### **Rethink your plans** If your grades were much lower than expected and you don’t think you can improve on them, then take some time to think about what your next step should be. The [subjects you picked](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/help-your-child-pick-their-gcse-subjects) in Year 9 might not still be the ones you get excited about, so keep an open mind. Academic study isn’t the right route for everyone, and there are lots of incredible [apprenticeships](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/apprenticeship-vs-university) and vocational qualifications that might appeal to your way of working.🛣️ ### **Resit your exams** You should be able to [retake your GCSEs](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/how-do-gcse-resits-work) for free the year after you’ve received your results. Contact your school or college if you want to resit an exam or retake an assessment. If you’re under 18 and got below a grade 4 in GCSE [English](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/tag/english) or [maths](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/tag/maths), you’ll have to retake these subjects. GCSE maths and English resits take place in Autumn. For other subjects, you’ll need to wait until the next exam period. If you decide that resits are your next step, think about changing your revision methods. Check out [revision sites](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/best-revision-sites) or [revision apps](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/blog/best-gcse-revision-apps) trying something new. If you do opt for resits, it may be worth hiring a tutor to give yourself the best chance of success. [GoStudent](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/home/) offers a free trial lesson so why not check out one of our [expert tutors](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/tuition/gcse/)! GCSE results day can be a rollercoaster of emotions for all involved. Remember to be kind to yourself and think about how far you’ve come before tackling that next step. 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This is the time when those who are at GCSE-exam age will find out how they’ve done. In 2021, results day was a bit different. Due to the pandemic, students didn’t take physical exams but were given grades by their subject teachers based on mock exams, coursework and tests in class. Despite this, students still received their results for every subject on the same day: Thursday 12th August. 📅 The date will return to normal in 2022 as (pre-pandemic) results are published on the third Thursday in August. Last year, when grades were entirely teacher-assessed, results fell a week earlier to the second Thursday to leave time for appeals. Uniquely, it’s the first summer we’ll be returning back to proper, externally-examined grades since 2019. In 2022, GCSE results day will be on 25th August, following exams in May and June. This is later than it was in 2021 because it had to allow for pupils to appeal the grades their teachers had given them. As pupils will once again be taking traditional, pre-pandemic exams in 2022, this extra time is no longer necessary." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What time do GCSE results come out?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "What time do GCSE results come out? Depending on your school, results will come out as early as 8:00 am. Your school may ask you to come in just after that. It’s important to arrive on time on GCSE results day, to give yourself time to read and process your results, to share with your peers and to talk with your teachers. It’s at this stage that you might even start thinking of appeals if you need to, read on for information on what to do if this eventuality arises." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How are GCSEs graded?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The grades for GCSEs go from 9 to 1. This replaced the old system of grades from A to G in 2017. The Ofqual numerical system in relation to the alphabetical system is shown in the chart below: Numerical system Alphabetical system 9 A* 8 A*/high A 7 Low A 6 High B 5 Low B/high C 4 Low C 3 D/high E 2 Low E/high F 1 Low F/G 0 Ungraded A pass mark is considered to be 4, which is the equivalent to a C under the old system. However, 2022 will be a transitional period to allow for the disruption the pandemic has caused to children’s education. As a result, in the interests of fairness, grades will generally not be as high as those in 2020, but higher than those in 2019. Ofqual also states that some exam boards will give information in advance regarding exams and that study aids will be permitted in some exams. In autumn, there is the usual chance for you to do maths and English GCSE retakes. In autumn 2021, there is also the opportunity to retake if you aren’t happy with the results you received in summer 2021 or if you weren’t able to get a teacher-assessed grade at that time for some reason. Be aware that IGCSEs are still graded under the old alphabetical system. If this applies to you, you can find more information here.👈 Not sure exactly how grades work? Remember to check out our previous information and advice on this topic, we have it covered 👍🏼 And why does it all matter? Well, GCSE grades can be the main indicator of what happens next after school ends at the end of Year 11. Lots of students want to go onto colleges or sixth forms, which tend to be selective. They rely on schools to provide predicted grades for their students before they’ve even sat their exams. Then when GCSE results day comes around, these institutions can confirm their places. Apart from sixth form (where you’d usually sit academic A-Levels, BTECs or the IB), students can take on vocational qualifications at Further Education (FE) colleges or apprenticeships (a job with nationally-recognised training). You can even go straight into work, with part-time education or training alongside it. As always with results day, grades can be appealed after GCSE results day. This is called a ‘review of marking’ where examiners will check how the paper was originally marked and if it was within ‘tolerance’. Depending on their decision, papers might go up or even down in marks and grades. Remember to check out our GCSE Grades Explained for 2022 for a more in-depth breakdown of what all the grades signify. If you aren’t happy with your results on GCSE results day, you can apply to resit the examination the following summer (2023). English and maths even have an opportunity for resits in November right after the summer (with those results coming out in January)." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I deal with anxiety in the run-up to GCSE results day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "GCSE results day is a turning point. It’s a great day to reflect on what’s passed (years of hard work and exams) and what’s next (higher education, an apprenticeship, work). If you haven’t done as well as you’d hoped it’s important you stay calm. Here are some things you can do to stay calm on the big day: Stay calm: What’s done is done at this point. Stressed and anxiety won't change your results, try to stay calm Eat healthy food: 🍲 This will help you feel at your best when the big day comes around Get enough sleep: Poor sleeping habits can affect your mental health and will make you less able to cope with the day and what might follow Be positive: In the days leading up to results day, why not discuss a plan B as well as the best outcome? Hopefully, you will get the results you want but disappointment is much easier to deal with if you’ve thought of a plan B in advance Keep your options open. Make sure you are open to thinking about various fields of study Work out how you’re going to receive the results: find out about arrangements for collecting the GCSE results - is it only in person from the school or is it possible and/or preferable to receive them via email? Do you want to go alone or with a friend or family member? Have something fun planned: The chances are you’re going to want to celebrate your achievements. Organise something nice to do together with people who make you feel good. 😀 Not sure exactly what to do when results don’t go as planned? Work through some or all of the following: Speak with your next place of study: the likelihood is, they’ll accept you if your grades are just a little lower than expected. Everybody’s human, and they’ll have accounted for this in their placements. Remember to save the contact details of more than one school or sixth form or college in case they still retract your place. Consider another option: if grades are a lot lower than expected, the likelihood is you will struggle with ongoing academic study or at least study in that particular subject. You might want to think about a backup college or sixth form, or an apprenticeship. Figure out if some subjects need retaking, or reviewing (previously remarking). You can do this independently or through your school. Remember to ask for help from the experts: your teachers!" } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What do I need to take with me on GCSE results day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "What to take Why A fully-charged phone To contact your family and friends and take some celebratory photographs. In the world of social media, you will probably want to tell everyone about it on Instagram, Snapchat or an equivalent platform. Photo ID Although it’s likely that a teacher who knows you will be giving you your results, it’s worth taking this just in case. A friend or family member While some people prefer to receive their results alone, others need support. If this is you, make sure your preferred support person goes with you. A pen You may have to write down some information. Contact details These are necessary so that you can inform the relevant college or apprenticeship provider in case you need to go with plan B. National career service helpline information You may want extra support and this is a great service to use. A drink and a snack It’s important to stay hydrated and a snack will keep your energy up." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "When can you retake GCSEs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "With any luck, you will have received the grades you wanted and will be looking forward to the next exciting stage in your educational journey. ⭐ In some cases, you may have failed an exam that is required to progress further with your plan. If this is the case, try to stay calm and consider your next steps. If you have failed to get the required grade 4 in maths and/or English, speak to someone. Teachers are present on results day for this reason. They have experience with what to do so they should be your first port of call. Contact the college who will also be able to advise you. Sometimes you will be able to do retakes at the same time as starting your A levels so it’s certainly worth checking. If you were due to start an apprenticeship, contact the provider to see if you will still be able to start or if you’ll need to achieve the required results beforehand. With the exception of 2021, when you can retake any subject, maths and English are the only resits you can do in November. Many schools and colleges will help you prepare for these. The good news is, you won’t have to wait too long to do so. It may be worth hiring a tutor to give yourself the best chance of passing the second time around. Why not book a free trial lesson with GoStudent today! 💪 If the autumn is too soon to retake, you could always wait until the summer exams to try again. Some people just need time to process what has happened for a number of reasons. Without a grade 4 in maths and/or English, you will need to keep studying these subjects until you’re 18. The type of study depends on what grade you got: Grade Course 3 If you’re doing a full-time course the following year (over 540 hours) you need to resit the GCSE 3 If you’re studying part-time the following year (150-539 hours) you can take the functional skills test instead 2 or below You will be able to take a functional skills test instead of a GCSE. If the thought of having to study for these subjects again gets you down, it might be worth trying out a new revision method. Without maths and English, your options will be limited but it's not the end of the road. If you are lacking in self-confidence, sport is a good way to help and has a knock-on effect on your motivation and learning." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I appeal if I don’t agree with my GCSE results?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In a small number of cases, a result that you achieved may seem wrong. If this is true for you, there is a procedure you can follow: You can contact your school and ask them to review the grade they have awarded If the school sticks to the grade they have given, you can ask the school to appeal to the exam board If you think the exam board hasn’t achieved a satisfactory outcome, you can ask for a review from Ofqual You can find more information here.👈 GCSE results day is a time to come together to either celebrate the results of your hard work or problem-solve and find the next positive move forward. Whatever you do, try to remember that not everyone is academic but everyone is good at something. Keep focussing on your strengths. Good luck! 🍀" } }] } ```