GCSE Results Day 21.08.25
What to do next
I’m feeling anxious and nervous It is normal to feel nervous on significant days like this. If you are feeling anxious please talk to your family, friends or teachers as they will want to help you. Whatever results you get, be assured that there is a range of support and options available for you.
I have achieved the grades to progress to my chosen Post-16 destination You should already have been given the next steps to proceed from your chosen post-16 destination. It is strongly recommended that you enrol at your first choice on the same day as receiving your results to avoid disappointment. If you are unsure, check their website or contact them directly to confirm. If you have accepted more than one offer, please email the institution you no longer wish to attend to inform them that you will not be taking up their offer.
I have not achieved the grades I’d hoped for Don’t panic, there are other options and pathways that you can take. Your first steps should be to contact the sixth form school/college you had applied to as they might still be able to offer you a place on your chosen course. Each school/college will have its own procedures and they may ask you to email your results first before they can make a decision. If it is not possible for you to continue with your original choice of course, the sixth form/college may advise arranging an appointment between them and yourself to discuss an alternative course or subject. Produced by Young People’s Education & Skills Team