Awarding organisations have an agreement to let UCAS have exam results before the publication date. This allows providers that have signed the results embargo agreement to make Confirmation decisions for applicants with pending exam results in time for publication day.
The Results and Application Service is responsible for processing results from awarding organisations and matching them with application records. Results are sent to providers allowing them to make decisions or offers for applicants.
View the list of results we receive and forward to providers.
The information is made available to providers via:
If students are unhappy with their grade(s), they should talk to their centre. They can advise what the options are and will submit a request to the exam board on their behalf.
If a student has applied independently, they should talk to the centre that submitted the grades about making an appeal.
Providers should endeavour to be flexible in keeping places open until an outcome is received. Student should keep providers informed of any appeals.
There are variations in the appeals process depending on where in the UK they are.
| Location | Appeals process |
|---|---|
| England |
Appeals should initially be dealt with by the centre to ensure processes have been followed correctly and there are no errors – any errors can be submitted to the awarding body for correction. If a student still wishes to appeal, they should submit a formal appeal to the awarding body. More information can be found on the awarding body's web page. |
| Scotland |
If the final grade is lower than the estimate the centre submitted to SQA before the exam, students may be able to make an appeal through their centre or directly to SQA. Estimates structure a significant part of the eligibility criteria to appeal to SQA. More information on SQA appeals. |
| Wales |
Appeals should initially be dealt with by the centre to ensure processes have been followed correctly and there are no errors. If an error persists after the centre review has been completed, the centre must submit the student's appeal to WJEC. Full details about the appeals process will be on the Qualifications Wales website. Information for 2022 appeals has not yet been updated. |
| Northern Ireland |
Appeals against results obtained by a student must be made by the candidate’s examination centre. Full details about the Post-Results Service in Northern Ireland can be found on the CCEA website. |