What to expect on GCSE Results Day
GCSESWELLBEING
Salina Khan
8/15/20242 min read
With GCSE results day only a week away, it is important to know what to expect leading up to
the day, as well as how to deal with your results, so we have provided a step-by-step guide on
the process!
Prior to results
Before results day, make sure you are well-informed on the process your school is going to
follow. GCSE results day is on the 22nd August 2024, so confirm with your school what time it
will open and when you will be able to receive your results. If you are unable to go in person,
ensure to contact your school to find out how you can have your results emailed to you. Make
sure you are eating and sleeping well, and speak to your friends and family about any concerns
or worries you feel.
On the day
If you are going into your school to receive your results, make sure you arrive on time, and keep
photo ID handy, in case it is a teacher who does not recognise you who is handing out the
results. When opening your results, do it wherever you feel most comfortable - in front of
friends, parents, or just by yourself. Look first for your English and Maths grades - a 4 or 5 is a
pass in these, which are necessary for future employment, colleges, sixth form and even some
universities. If you need specific grades for future A-Levels, such as Maths, Biology, Chemistry
or Physics, also ensure that you have enough to enrol on to these A-Level courses.
Dealing with disappointment
If you find yourself in the situation where you are disappointed with some grades, especially so
if you haven’t passed in them, it is worth speaking to a teacher about next steps. Though it
depends on a person-to-person basis, checking your marks and the the grade boundaries may
help you understand how far off the next grade you are. You can also appeal a grade or apply
for remarking, however remember you must pay for this, and grades can go up or down.
Overall, however, it is important to congratulate yourself on all your hard work, and to stay calm
through this upcoming week!
In order to gain more specialist help ensuring success, contact The Education Suite:
Website: www.theeducationsuite.co.uk