A-level results day 2025 – what time are the grades released?
Since exam season wrapped in June, students have been waiting for their A-level results.
2
From Thursday morning, the wait is finally over and 250,000 students will know whether they landed a spot at their first choice university.
What time can you access your A-level results?
A-level results will be available for students at most UK schools and colleges online at 8am Thursday 14th August, via email or student portal.
If you are unable to access your results online, most institutes still allow for students to collect a paper copy on the day in person.
You can also opt to receive your results by post however the speed of this option is dependant on the postal network in your area.
What are the grade boundaries for A-levels 2025?
With marking complete, the 2025 grade boundaries are now finalised and will be made public with results Thursday morning.
Students that believe they were marked unfairly or received a mark just short of a higher grade can appeal.
If you didn't get the results you hoped for, there is also the option to resit your exams. Retaking A-levels will inevitably delay the start of your university experience by a year.
2
Clearing
Staying back a year to resit examinations while all your mates head off can be tough but thankfully this isn't the only option.
If you have a disappointing results day, Clearing could help you land a place so you can still start in September.
Clearing is the process by which universities fill open spaces on courses. While Clearing 2025 opened on the 5th of July, the majority of placements happen after results day.
The process involves ringing universities with your grades and negotiating a place, sometimes on a slightly different course.
There's often a mini interview on the phone, so prep what you want to say before getting in contact.
During the Clearing process, universities tend to be far more forgiving in terms of their qualifying criteria.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
4 minutes ago
- The Independent
Autistic student achieves dream of going to university
A neurodivergent young woman who once doubted she could cope in a classroom is heading to university, with the dream of caring for children with additional needs. Carriad Lewis, 22, has secured a place to study early years education at Cardiff Metropolitan University after completing her Level 3 qualification in children's care, play, learning and development. Ms Lewis, from Tonyrefail, once believed she would be unable to cope in the classroom. Diagnosed with autism at 20, she struggled through school with social interaction and communication, and the idea of returning to a classroom felt overwhelming. Ms Lewis said: 'Starting college was a really big step for me, especially with my autism. 'I've always found social situations and new environments difficult, so the idea of stepping into a classroom full of people I didn't know was really daunting. 'I was nervous about whether I'd be understood or if I'd be able to cope with the demands of the course.' Despite her fears, Ms Lewis was determined to push beyond her comfort zone and praised the teachers at Coleg y Cymoedd, who she described as 'patient and kind'. 'For the first time, I felt like I didn't have to mask who I was,' she said, 'I could just be myself while learning and growing. 'That experience has given me the confidence to take the next step, and now I'm really excited to go to university and do something to make a difference for other children.' Now, Ms Lewis is looking ahead to university. She said: 'When my cousin was diagnosed with autism, it really cemented my belief that I could help others who face similar challenges. 'I want to create a nursery where all children – especially those with additional needs – feel seen, supported and safe. 'I know what it's like to grow up feeling different and misunderstood. 'I want to be the person I needed when I was younger.' Ms Lewis is not the only student at Coleg y Cymoedd who has overcome adversity to achieve their dreams of going to university. Keira Swain, 18, an aspiring filmmaker from Mountain Ash, who struggled following the death of her mother, did not think university would be an option for her. Ms Swain said: 'My mum passed away just as I was due to start college and it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through. 'At first, I didn't want to focus on it, so I threw myself into work as a distraction. 'But underneath it all, I was really struggling. 'I didn't think I had a future, let alone one at university.' Ms Swain said her tutors noticed her struggles and encouraged her to accept support. She said: 'I realised I could use what I'd been through to push myself harder and achieve my goals. 'I wanted to do well for my mum – to make her proud.' Ms Swain went on to thrive in her studies and is now going to study film at Aberystwyth University. Oliver Edmunds, 18, used the grief he had after losing his father as motivation for launching his own fitness brand. The Caerphilly teenager, who was 10 years old when his father died, used the gym to help him get through difficult moments. Having completed his Level 3 BTec business course at Coleg, he is preparing to launch OE Fitness, with the aim of helping others find the same mental wellbeing he did. Mr Edmunds said: 'Fitness changed everything for me. 'The gym helped me get through the hardest moments of my life and I don't know where I'd be without it. 'I think my life would look very different if my friend hadn't suggested I go with him for a session all those years ago. 'It gave me purpose, discipline, and helped me to build a support network. 'It had a really positive impact on my mental health, I now want to help others find that same strength.' Mr Edmunds was inspired to create his own business having watched his father run his own guitar shop and wants to follow in his footsteps. He said: 'After he passed away, it became even more important to me to create something meaningful and a way to honour his memory. 'Starting my own business in fitness just felt like the right fit for me.' Mr Edmunds added: 'I built a strong support network in college and I'm in the position I am today because of that. 'Without the advice and encouragement I received, I don't think I'd have had the confidence to pursue this path. 'They helped me believe in the idea and in myself.'
Daily Mail
5 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Japanese knotweed is spreading more aggressively than ever thanks to recent bouts of warm weather, expert warns
Aggressive Japanese knotweed is thriving and spreading faster than usual this summer, experts have warned. The plant, which can grow up to 10cm (4 inches) per day, is reaching its peak season. Knotweed specialists said prolonged warm weather has created ideal growing conditions, with late August and early September being prime time for flowering. The invasive plant is notorious for its huge roots which can stretch 3 metres (10ft) deep and towering bamboo–like stems which can tear through brickwork and concrete. Left unchecked, it can quickly take over gardens and cause long–term damage. Across the UK, there are now over 100,000 infestations recorded annually. Invasive plant control experts from Japanese Knotweed Specialists have urged homeowners to identify the problem early and protect their gardens at this key time of year. So, how can you tell if you need to take immediate action? The experts said key indicators to look out for in summer months are white to cream–coloured flowers which grow 6 to 15cm long, with a feathery look. Heart–shaped leaves could also be a warning sign, they said. These are broad with a pointed tip, growing alternately along the stem. You should also look out for hollow, bamboo–like stems that are green, red or purple, they warned, which form dense thickets. According to the specialists, Japanese knotweed affects an estimated one in 20 homes and can cut property value by up to 15 per cent. As well as growing deep into the ground, roots can grow 7m (23ft) sideways, making it a hazard for neighbours as well. Catching it during flowering season, when it is more visible and active, is vital, they said. Even though stems start to die back in autumn, the underground system stays ready to regrow. Acting in summer gives you the best chance to stop it returning and, if you suspect an infestation, they recommend calling in the specialists. 'During the summer, Japanese knotweed reaches its fastest, most aggressive stage of growth, expanding rapidly and becoming harder to control,' a spokesman for Japanese Knotweed Specialists said. 'Spotting and dealing with it at this time of year is vital to prevent serious structural damage and stop it spreading further. 'Professional expertise makes all the difference, from accurately identifying the plant to applying the right treatments to stop regrowth. 'With the right approach, it's entirely possible to bring it under control, protect your property and avoid costly consequences.' They warned homeowners they shouldn't assume one treatment will solve the issue, as knotweed usually needs multiple treatments over several years. Cutting, mowing or even burning the plant won't eradicate the problem, as even tiny fragments can grow. Putting knotweed in household or garden waste can even cause new infestations, they explained. And even though it may seem to disappear in autumn and winter, the roots can remain active. The UK recently endured its fourth heatwave of the summer, prolonging the period of warm, dry weather. Emily Grant, director of Environet, previously explained that knotweed's fearsome capacity for growth is being helped by climate change. 'When we first started looking at knotweed 30 years ago, it wouldn't appear until May,' she said. 'But now climate change and warmer temperatures are seeing it come through whenever the light or temperature reaches the right level – sometimes as early as February.' JAPANESE KNOTWEED HAS BAMBOO-LIKE STEMS AND SMALL WHITE FLOWERS Japanese Knotweed is a species of plant that has bamboo-like stems and small white flowers. Native to Japan, it is considered an invasive species. The plant, scientific name Fallopia japonica, was brought to Britain by the Victorians as an ornamental garden plant and to line railway tracks to stabilise the soil. It has no natural enemies in the UK, whereas in Asia it is controlled by fungus and insects. In the US it is scheduled as an invasive weed in 12 states, and can be found in a further 29. It is incredibly durable and fast-growing, and can seriously damage buildings and construction sites if left unchecked. The weed strangles other plants and can kill entire gardens.
The Guardian
an hour ago
- The Guardian
‘They pushed me': Birkenhead college students ace A-levels
Eva Baker, 18, was racked with nerves in the days running up to Thursday – when sixth form students throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level results. 'The sleepless nights were worth it though,' said Eva. 'I just got off the phone with my first choice and I've got in, I can't believe it honestly. I'm just made up.' In the past two years, Eva said she went from not knowing if she even wanted to finish school to being appointed head student and achieving grades she did not think were possible – including an A in law, which she is going to study in September. 'Before I came here, I don't know, I was on the wrong track I think. I just didn't think I could do it. But my teacher saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. They made me head student and they pushed me, helped me study and I'm so grateful.' Eva was one of the hundreds of delighted faces opening their results outside Birkenhead Sixth Form College, a state institute that says it prioritises social mobility and opportunity in an area with some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country. Of the more than 600 students who attend the school, 92% will go to their first-choice university this year, 10% more than the national average and significantly more than the 60% achieved by other schools in the area. 'We've had so many parents say this is the best choice they've ever made', said principal Mike Kilbride, watching students and parents line up in the sixth form's car park to enjoy a free celebratory breakfast provided by the college. 'What we do is we say, we're going to take people from our community – in all these shapes and sizes that they come in – and we're going to help them become outstanding young people, academically and behaviourally and culturally. 'So we are about moulding young people, whether they go to university or not, to be the best people they can be.' Kaitlin Archer, received three A's and is due to start studying to be a doctor in Edinburgh. Having travelled in from Cheshire every day and often staying after school to study, Kaitlin said the school had helped her grow as a person as well as a student, giving her the confidence to move away to a new city for the next phase of her life. 'I think to be honest, the biggest change has just been me as a person. I've always been, you know, someone who just stays at home, but I've come here and met the people and I feel like I've just changed a lot. I'm happy academically but personally as well, I'm happy with where I've ended up.' One of the school's greatest success stories this year is 18-year-old Scott Rawling, who has been admitted to the University of Oxford to study english literature. Scott, state educated and from nearby Pensby, said he was proud to have achieved something that he thought was impossible when he started his A-levels two years ago. 'It's something that's in the back of your mind, that a lot of people who go to those types of places are richer,' said Scott, who was encouraged to apply to Oxbridge by his teachers. 'It's not something I expected, but I'm so happy I got in, and I feel pride in the fact that I went to a state school.' Among the sea of smiles in the school's car park, possibly the biggest was worn by Jane Rawling, Scott's mother. Speaking about her son's achievements while apologising for him disappearing to go to the pub with his friends, Jane said she could not be prouder of her son. 'He's worked so hard and the school's helped him so much, it's amazing. He really has put a lot of effort in and I'm really pleased that it's paid off.' Jane said she would pack her son a Tranmere Rovers top when he leaves to begin his studies in October, but that she was not worried about his future prospects. 'I'm so glad as well that he stayed true to himself,' said Jane. 'You know, he's not changed in any particular way other than he's just developed and he's grown and he's just a really nice person and I think, actually, Oxford will be really lucky to have him.'
