Frequently Asked Questions – Exam Results
If you have any questions or concerns about your grades, please speak to your tutor in the first instance.
Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries are the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade in an exam. They are set by exam boards and help determine what mark equates to a specific grade – for example, how many marks are needed to achieve a grade 4 or grade 7 at GCSE level.
Grade boundaries can vary slightly each year depending on the difficulty of the exam.
Exam Board Grade Boundaries
Understanding Grades
- DS* – Distinction star
- DS – Distinction
- ME – Merit
- PA – Pass
- MM – Merit Merit
- PP – Pass Pass
- MP – Merit Pass
Post Results Services
If you’re unhappy with your exam result, speak to your tutor first. They can help you decide whether to pursue a post-results service, but please be aware that your grade could go down as well as up.
Available Services
Clerical Re-check
A clerical re-check of a marked paper includes:
- Checking that all parts of the script have been marked
- Checking the totalling of marks
- Checking the recording of marks
Access to Script
A ‘script’ refers to the written paper of a candidate from an externally assessed component. Access is available for:
- GCE AS and A-level
- GCSE
- Level 1, 2 and 3 Vocational and Technical qualifications
(Note: This service is not available for City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Technical qualifications.)
Priority access to scripts provides a copy of the marked paper to help decide whether to request a review or re-check.
Standard access is available for teaching and learning purposes with candidate consent.
Reviews of Marking
- Available for externally assessed components of both unitised and linear GCE AS, A-level, and GCSE specifications
- Also applies to Level 1, 2 and 3 Vocational and Technical qualifications
- Includes clerical re-checks
- Priority service available for A-level and Level 3 qualifications
Requesting a Post Results Service
To request a service, you must complete the form provided by the College and pay the required fee by the agreed deadline.
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Post Results Services Fees and Deadlines
GCSE
AQA
AQA GCSE Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £9.40 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Access to Scripts | Free | 4 September 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £43.50 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 31 October 2025 |
Pearson
Pearson GCSE Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £14.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £60.00 | 28 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £50.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
A level
AQA
AQA A level Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £9.40 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £59.90 | 21 August 2025 |
| Priority Access to Scripts | Free | 28 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £50.40 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 31 October 2025 |
OCR
OCR A level Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £11.50 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £80.25 | 21 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £65.25 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
Pearson
Pearson A level Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £14.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £68.00 | 21 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £57.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
T levels
Pearson
Pearson T levels Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £11.00 – £13.00 | 18 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £68.00 – £80.35 | 21 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £55.00 – £65.00 | 18 September 2025 |
| Access to student assessment evidence | £6.00 – £7.05 | 12 December 2025 |
City & Guilds
City & Guilds T levels Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £15.45 – £18.67 | 18 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | N/A | — |
| Review of Marking | £15.45 – £62.33 | 18 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 29 August 2025 |
BTEC Level 1/2
BTEC Level 1/2 Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £14.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £50.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
BTEC Level 3
BTEC Level 3 Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £14.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £68.00 | 21 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £50.00 – £57.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
WJEC – GCSE and other Level 1/ Level 2 qualifications
WJEC GCSE and Level 1/2 Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £11.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | N/A | — |
| Review of Marking | £43 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
WJEC – A level, GCE and other level 3 qualifications
WJEC A level and Level 3 Fees and Deadlines
| Service |
Fee |
Deadline |
| Clerical recheck | £11.00 | 25 September 2025 |
| Priority Review of Marking | £58 | 21 August 2025 |
| Review of Marking | £49 | 25 September 2025 |
| Access to Scripts | Free | 25 September 2025 |
