FOLLOWING another year of controversial marking some students may want to appeal their GCSE results.
Here's what you need to know.
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Here's everything you need to know about appealing your exam results Credit: EPA 3
Teenage students at Penglais school Aberystwyth Wales UK collect their GCSE results Credit: London News Pictures How can I appeal my GCSE results?
First things first, it is wise talk to your school or college to see if they agree with lodging an appeal.
While in a normal year this would result in your paper being rechecked, this year is again very different as students did not sit exams because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead teacher's predicted grades will be your results, and if you disagree with what you have been given, you can appeal to Ofqual through your school.
But students can only appeal a GCSE result if they have a valid mock grade higher than their awarded grade.
The deadline to appeal will likely be dependent on your school, so make sure to liaise with them if you're unsure.
Once again, all appeals will be free of charge.
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Students celebrate getting the results they want Credit: Mercury Press How long does a GCSE remark take?
Because of the unusual nature of this year's results process, it is unclear how long an appeal will take.
Usually a remark happens with 10 days of the appeal being lodged, but with another year of no papers to actually go over, it's hard to predict.
Ofqual are also not sure how many appeals will be lodged, so it is likely the speed will depend on the amount of students who appeal.
But this year has already seen a record number of students receiving A Level grades of A and A,* so the appeals line could well be quieter.
What happens if I fail a GCSE?
If a student does fail a GCSEs, the best first step is to talk to a teacher they trust for some advice.
Both appealing the results and sitting the exams in October are available options if you are disappointed with any of your grades.
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It is still possible to reach college or sixth form with a failed grade, but if it is in English or Maths, it is likely you will be asked to re-sit the exam as a condition of your offer while pursuing A-Levels or BTecs.
Important to stress that a failed grade is not the end of the world and can just be a bump in the road for those looking to go further in education or get their first job.
Since no exam was sat, it is also entirely possible that a student may have surpassed their teacher's prediction.