GCSE Results

We want to ensure you are fully informed about the available post-exam options, particularly special consideration and review of marking processes. These are designed to support students who may have been affected by unexpected circumstances or who wish to query their results.

🎓 1. 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.

📝 2. 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 2024–2025 academic year across the major UK exam boards.

📘 AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)

  • Clerical Re-check: £9.05 per unit/component
  • Review of Marking: £42.00 per unit/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. (AQA, cambiangroup.com, AQA)

📗 OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations)

  • Clerical Re-check: £11.50 per paper
  • Review of Marking: £65.25 per paper
  • Access to Scripts: Free (PDF copies available post-review)
  • Fee Waiver: If the overall grade changes, the fee is refunded. (OCR, Edumentors)

📕 Pearson Edexcel

  • Clerical Re-check: £11.90 per paper
  • Review of Marking: £46.70 per paper
  • Priority Review of Marking: £53.70 per paper (Note: Priority service is typically for A-levels; availability for GCSEs may vary)
  • Access to Scripts: Free (original and photocopy)
  • Fee Waiver: If the overall grade changes, the fee is refunded. (Edumentors, Pearson Qualifications)

📙 WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee)

  • Clerical Re-check: £11.00 per paper
  • Review of Marking: £40.00 per paper
  • Review of Moderation: £32.00 per candidate
  • Access to Scripts: Free (electronic copies)
  • Fee Waiver: If the grade changes, the fee is refunded. (Excel Exam Centres, maricourt.net, OCR, Edumentors)

⏱️ 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.(Edumentors, AQA, https://ostado.uk)

📎 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 or Head of Year 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