A-Level Results Day 2025 is almost here, and it’s perfectly normal to feel a whirlwind of nerves and anticipation. Whether you’re counting down to confirmation of your university offer or just keen to turn the page on your A-Levels, this is a huge step forward.
This guide covers the important dates, how to get ready, and what actions to take in every result outcome. You’ll also find advice on Clearing, Adjustment, and other key next steps—so you can approach Results Day with clarity and confidence.
Key Dates for Results Day in 2025
Depending on your location in the UK or Ireland, you’ll receive your results on different days:
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Scottish Highers: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Results will be issued through MySQA. If you’re registered for electronic results, you’ll receive them by text or email from around 8am, with paper certificates sent by post. -
A-Levels (England, Wales & Northern Ireland): Thursday, 14 August 2025
University application outcomes will appear in the UCAS Hub from around 8am. Your school or college will also provide your actual exam grades, which may be available slightly earlier or later depending on local arrangements. -
Irish Leaving Certificate: Friday, 22 August 2025 (expected)
Results will be accessible via the Candidate Self-Service Portal on the State Examinations Commission website. Official timings will be confirmed closer to the date.
Useful Contact Information
If you’re based in the UK, here are some helpful contact links in case you need support on Results Day:
- Scotland – Contact the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
- England, Wales & Northern Ireland – Contact UCAS
Make sure to have your personal details and reference numbers ready when getting in touch.
Preparing for Results Day
Everyone gets anxious waiting for results, but a little planning can help calm those nerves. Here’s how to get ready:
- Have a restful night before and eat well on the morning.
- Try not to spend too much time scrolling social media if it makes you anxious.
- Talk things through with someone you trust, like a parent, friend, or teacher.
- Remember: your grades are only one part of your journey.
What to Prepare?
- UCAS Hub login details (username, password, UCAS ID).
- Printed copies of your firm and insurance offer letters.
- Contact details for your chosen universities.
- Fully charged phone, with good signal.
What to expect on Results Day
- You get your firm offer
Brilliant news! No need to call the university—just celebrate. Wait for your AS12 confirmation letter, which proves your place is secure and will help with things like opening a student account, arranging Student Finance, and Freshers’ registration. - Your grades are higher than expected
If you’ve outperformed your offer, you might be eligible for UCAS Adjustment. This lets you look at courses with higher entry requirements. Register through UCAS Hub, and you’ll have five days to explore. Remember, Adjustment is optional – nothing will change unless you choose a new course, so your firm place is safe if you don’t switch. UCAS won’t list Adjustment vacancies, so you’ll need to contact universities directly. - You miss your firm offer
Don’t panic. Check UCAS Hub. If it says ‘unconditional’, congratulations—you’re in. If it’s ‘pending’, get in touch with your first-choice university for clarity. If your place has been declined, look at your insurance option. - You get your insurance offer
No immediate action is needed—just look out for your AS12 confirmation and then start sorting your accommodation and updating Student Finance. - You miss your insurance offer
If both offers are declined, UCAS will add you to Clearing automatically. While this can feel like a setback, thousands find fantastic courses through Clearing each year.
Applying through UCAS Clearing
- Log into UCAS Hub. If you’re eligible, you’ll see your Clearing number.
- Search for courses with vacancies on the UCAS site.
- Call universities directly. Be ready to share your grades, Clearing number, and discuss your interest – they might ask you a few questions or conduct a quick interview.
- If you get a verbal offer you want, add the course as your Clearing choice in UCAS Hub.
Clearing runs until 20 October 2025, but most places fill up in August. Take your time, ask questions, and only accept an offer you feel comfortable with.
Other Possibilities
- Given a different course offer? If a university gives you an alternative, this will be marked as UCC (Unconditional Changed Course) in UCAS Hub. You have five days to accept or decline.
- Need to defer? Most universities are flexible – contact them directly to defer. If not, you might have to withdraw and reapply next year.
- Changed your mind? Inform your university or use the UCAS Hub to withdraw.
- Want your grades remarked? Speak to your teacher. There’s usually a fee (refunded if your mark changes), and grades can go up, down, or remain unchanged.
What next?
- Arrange your accommodation quickly, especially if going through Clearing as places go fast.
- Update your Student Finance information if your course or university has changed.
- Start planning for your university move and all that comes with it.
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