{"id":929,"date":"2026-02-05T14:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/?p=929"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:45:43","slug":"appealing-a-level-results-process-explained-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/appealing-a-level-results-process-explained-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Appealing A Level Results – Process Explained 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n

Why Would You Need Appealing A Level Results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have received lower grades than expected on your A level results day, you may be feeling disappointed and frustrated. However, it is important to remember that there are many factors that can affect your grades, and some of these factors may be beyond your control. If you feel that your grades do not accurately reflect your abilities and potential, you may be able to appeal your grades and increase your chances of getting into the university of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Know Before Going Through Appealing A Level Results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, beware of the fact that your grade might get lowered. UCAS’s recommendation is to consult with someone at your school first. Speak with your teachers, personal tutor or principal. They have a good idea of your academic achievements, university goals and can advise you accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Have to Pay for Appealing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc attend a state school or college, you won\u2019t have to pay a fee;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc go to a private school, you or your school will have to pay;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc appealed but your grade didn\u2019t change, you or your school might have to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Chose to Appeal, What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A-level exams<\/a> are graded by teachers. Then they are signed off by the head teacher or principal and by the head of the department. Factors other than the exam may have affected your grade, such as previous mock tests. So, the first step is to appeal to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Ask your school or college to review your grade and check if they followed through with the correct grading process;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Make sure they also double-check if they made an error while sending the grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your school or college reevaluates and changes your grade, it can be resubmitted to the exam board for consideration. If they didn\u2019t change your grade, there are reasons you may have a lower grade than deserved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Your school or college didn\u2019t follow grading processes correctly;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc They were discriminative against you;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc They didn\u2019t review or double-check accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still want a review, you can appeal to the exam board<\/a>. However, you can\u2019t do it alone. Your school or college should request a formal appeal on your behalf. If you are an independent applicant, the centre that submitted your grades should help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Exam Boards for Appealing A Level Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n