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What day do GCSE results come out 2021?
12 August 2021
GCSE pupils will receive their results on 12 August 2021, which is two days after A-level students. Grades are usually available from 8am. Results day is a little earlier than usual this year in order to give A-Level pupils more time to appeal their results ahead of university admissions.
How long do GCSEs go on for?
GCSEs are usually studied full time, taking two years to complete, however adult learners can take evening classes or teach themselves. Short course GCSEs are also available in selected subjects. There are no formal entry requirements and no age limits for GCSEs.
Is a grade 4 a pass?
The Government has said that grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’. Grade 5 is a ‘strong pass’ and equivalent to a high C and low B on the old grading system. Grade 4 remains the level that students must achieve without needing to resit English and Maths post-16.
Are GCSE results out in the UK?
Pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving their GCSE results. Teachers were asked to award grades after exams were cancelled for the second year in a row, because of the pandemic. The number of pupils receiving the top grades – A or 7 and above – has increased again this year.
Why do I need to find out what my GCSEs were?
You may be looking to find out what your GSCE results were because you are applying for further education (such as university) or you may be applying for a job. In both of these scenarios, GCSEs can be very important, and so it is vital that you know what your grades were.
How do I get my GCSE certificates?
How Do You Get Your GCSE Certificates? Once you know which exam boards your school used for each of your subjects, you can start contacting the exam boards that you need proof of qualification from. Below, you can find a list of the 5 exam boards which are used in the UK, each linked to the website where you can request proof of GCSE grades:
How are GCSE grades decided?
GCSEs were due to be decided by a mathematical model, known as an algorithm, but this plan was abandoned. After a last-minute change by the government, pupils’ GCSE grades were based on teachers’ assessments. The U-turn came after uproar when about 40% of A-level results were downgraded by exam regulator Ofqual.