All staff at Redmoor wish to congratulate our ‘Class of 2025’ on receiving their first set of official qualifications. We hope that our students are all pleased with their grades and are excited about the next stages of their journeys – whether they’re embarking upon an apprenticeship, employment or further study. All of the staff here at Redmoor are incredibly proud of all of our students and their special achievements this year. They’ve shown such resilience and determination throughout their time with us here and we wish them all the very best for their very bright futures.
Post-Results Services
Unfortunately some students might be unhappy with their results and may want to look into their performance further, and, if they choose to, to have their papers checked by examiners for a second time. However, there are fees that students/parents will need to pay and important deadlines that you will need to be aware of. Please read through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below to find out more about the exam boards’ post-results services on offer.
Remember, the first thing you need to do is talk to us. You can contact your class teacher, Head of Department, Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols to discuss any of your concerns. We are here to help you understand your grades.
Post-Results Information 2025
What services do exam boards offer?
Exam boards offer 3 main post-results services to you as individual candidates, as follows:
- Access to an electronic copy of your script: if you request this then your teachers will review your marked paper(s) carefully to decide whether to proceed with one of the next two options. They will contact you to let you know what their professional advice is.
- A clerical re-check: this is a paid service where an examiner will make sure that all parts of the exam paper(s) were marked, that all marks were counted / added up correctly, that grade boundaries have been correctly applied and that the result matches the marks on the paper.
- A review of marking: this paid service means a second examiner will review the paper/recording again to identify genuine marking errors or unreasonable marking. They will be checking that the mark scheme has been applied correctly.
Further information about each exam board’s services, fees and deadlines can be found in the table, but your first step is to get in touch with your teacher and request that they review your script(s).
You can also find further information about each exam board’s processes using the links below:
What do I do first?
In the first instance we ask you to contact your teacher or Head of Department to discuss your concerns. They will be best placed to advise you about how close you were to the next grade boundary, and whether you might benefit from a post-results service. They will be able to request a copy of your marked paper from us so that they can see whether it will be worthwhile applying for a clerical check or review of marking.
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). You must try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance of this date. Remember that your teachers must see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review with your exam board so the longer you wait the longer the whole process will take.
What happens once I have requested that my teacher reviews my paper?
Once your teacher has reviewed your paper then they will contact you to discuss the next steps. If they believe that a clerical check or review of marking will be worthwhile for you then they will explain the process and any costs that you will need to pay. These can be found in the paperwork you received with your exam results.
You must understand that after the appeals process your grade may go up, stay the stay, or go down. When placing an appeal you will have to sign a declaration saying that you accept the fact your grade may go down and you may get a lower grade than your original result. Though this will be unlikely, it is not impossible.
If you still decide to go ahead then you will need to complete a form (available via Ms Sinclair) and return it to school to Ms Sinclair, Exams Officer, two days in advance of the final deadline of Thursday 25th September. You will need to bring in the cash or cheque for payment before this time too. If your grade changes as a result of the check or review then the exam board will refund your money.
What are the deadlines?
The deadline for requesting a post-exam service varies according to the service. For Edexcel GCSE, you can request a priority service by Thursday 28th August (this is more expensive and only needed if you need your outcome more quickly).
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). Remember, your teachers need to see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review of the clerical processes or marking of your work. Please try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance.
Thursday September 25th is the latest deadline for us to request a clerical re-check or a review of marking. We need completed forms and payment for this so please try to bring your completed forms and payment into school at least 48 hours before this time.
What will be the outcome of my review of marking or clerical check?
The appeals process can take some time. We will be in touch as soon as we hear back from the exam board. It can take a few weeks to receive the outcome so please be patient.
If you have any questions which have not been answered here then please contact Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols at school.
