When do A-level results come out and what time does Ucas update?
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.
On Thursday, August 13, students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their A-level, T-level, and BTEC results. The grades were released at 08:00 BST, and the Ucas Hub updated simultaneously, allowing applicants to check their acceptance status. Grade boundaries, which determine the minimum marks required for each grade, are set by assessment specialists at each exam board and are published only on results day.
If students believe their grades are incorrect, they should first discuss the matter with their school or college, which will then contact the exam board to request a review. If unsatisfied, students can request a review from the exams regulator, Ofqual. The same process applies to T-level and BTEC grades, as students cannot appeal directly to the exam board.
If close to required grades, universities may still accept students or offer them an alternative course. They can also apply through the clearing process, which runs from July 2 to October 19.
Exam resits for A-levels are scheduled for May or June 2027. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) facilitates the clearing process, matching students with available university and college courses. Clearing opened on July 2 and closes on October 19. Universities offer courses based on qualifications, grades, or the Ucas tariff points system.
Each A-level grade corresponds to specific Ucas points, such as an A* (56 points) and a D (24 points). Students may opt for an apprenticeship, work, or take a gap year after receiving their results. In Scotland, students take Highers instead of A-levels, with results day being August 4, 2023.
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