GCSE Results

Special Consideration

If your child experienced any of the following during the exam period:

  • Illness or injury
  • Bereavement
  • Family crisis
  • Mental health difficulties
  • Other exceptional circumstances

They may be eligible for special consideration, which can result in a small adjustment to their final marks.

What you need to know:

  • The school must apply on the student’s behalf.
  • Applications must be submitted within 7 days of the affected exam.
  • Evidence (e.g. medical note, counsellor’s letter) may be required.
  • It does not guarantee a grade change.

If your child was affected and the school has not already been made aware, please contact us as soon as possible.

Review of Marking (Enquiries About Results)

If your child believes a subject result is incorrect or lower than expected, you can request a:

  • Clerical check – to ensure marks were added correctly.
  • Review of marking – a full remark by another examiner.

Important notes:

  • Requests must be submitted through the school.
  • There may be a fee (unless the grade changes).
  • Grades can go up, down, or stay the same.
  • It is possible to request a copy of the marked script before deciding.

If you are considering a review, please contact us promptly to meet exam board deadlines, which are typically in early to mid-September.

GCSE remark fees for the 2025–2026 academic year across the major UK exam boards.

Change to:

AQA

Clerical Re-check: £10.05 (per component)
Review of Marking: £46.30 (per component)
Priority Review of Marking: Not available for GCSEs
Access to Scripts: Free (both priority and standard copies)
Fee Waiver: If the overall subject grade changes, fees for all reviewed components are waived

OCR

Clerical Re-check: £12.00 (per component)
Review of Marking: £67.75 (per component)
Access to Scripts: Free
Fee Waiver: If the overall grade changes, the fee is refunded.

Pearson Edexcel

Clerical Re-check: £14.00 (per component)
Review of Marking: £50.00 (per component)
Access to Scripts: Free
Fee Waiver: If the overall grade changes, the fee is refunded.

WJEC/Eduquas

Clerical Re-check: £11.00 per paper
Review of Marking: £43.00 per paper
Access to Scripts: Free
Fee Waiver: If the grade changes, the fee is refunded.

 Processing Times

Review of Marking: Typically, up to 20 calendar days
Priority Review: Faster service, usually within 15 calendar days (Note: Priority service may not be available for GCSEs)(AQA)

Important Considerations

Grade Changes: Grades can go up, down, or remain the same after a remark.
Consent: Candidates must provide written consent acknowledging the possibility of a grade decrease.
Application: Requests must be submitted through your school or exam centre.

Next Steps

If you would like to:

Discuss special consideration
Request a copy of an exam script
Submit a remark request

Please get in touch with our Exams Officer by calling the school office or emailing. We are here to help guide you through the process and ensure your child receives all the support they are entitled to.

Kelly Gardener 
Data & Exams Officer
exams.officer@csschool.co.uk
kelly.gardener@csschool.co.uk
Tel: 01694 722209
Ext: 263