Exam Dates

9 May 2024 – Date of first examination on the common timetable – GCSE

13 May 2024 – Date of the first examination on the common timetable – A Level

19 June 2024 – Date of final examination on the common timetable – GCSE

25 June 2024 – Date of final examination on the common timetable – A Level

26 June 2024 – Examination contingency day – candidates must remain available until this date should an awarding body make use of its contingency plan

Results

GCE and Level 3 BTEC Thursday 15 August

GCSE and Level 2 BTEC Thursday 22 August

Appealing your examination results

If you are unhappy with your result or if you feel it has been marked incorrectly, you can request that the exam board reviews the marking of your paper.

You will need to discuss this with Mrs Bothwell, Examination officer, you need to be aware that reviewed marks and grades can be higher, lower or remain the same. There is a fee, however, this would be reimbursed if your grade is changed as an outcome of the review.

Complaints and Appeals Policy (Exams)

Grades

• GCE A Level results are: A* A B C D E (U denotes Ungraded)
• GCSE results are: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (9 is the highest grade, U denotes Ungraded)
• BTEC results are: D* (Distinction*) D (Distinction) M (Merit) P (Pass)

If you have any queries regarding results days, please email Mrs Bothwell, Examinations Officer, lbothwell@birchwoodhigh.org.uk

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