A-level results day 2027 is Thursday 12 August. Results can be released to students from 8am UK time, but your school or college decides exactly when and how you receive them. Check its arrangements before the day.
There are two things to check that morning: your grades and your university application. Your school gives you your A-level results; UCAS Hub shows whether your university place has been confirmed.
Whether you are waiting for your first-choice university, considering Clearing or planning another route, this guide explains what to prepare and what to do next.
The essentials
- Date: Thursday 12 August 2027. GCSE results follow a week later, on Thursday 19 August.
- Grades: From 8am, through your school, college or exam centre.
- University decision: In UCAS Hub. It shows decisions, not grades.
- If things change: Missing your offer does not automatically mean losing your place. Check UCAS, then contact admissions.
A-level results day 2027: key details
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is A-level results day? | Thursday 12 August 2027 |
| What time can I receive my results? | From 8am UK time; your school sets its release or collection time |
| Where do I get my grades? | Your school, college or exam centre |
| Does UCAS show my grades? | No. It shows university application decisions |
| When does UCAS Hub open? | Check UCAS's 2027 announcement; in 2026 it opened at 8am on results day |
| When are AS-level and EPQ results released? | Also Thursday 12 August 2027 |
The JCQ key dates for June 2027 list 12 August 2027 as the release of GCE (AS and A-level) and Extended Project results to candidates, and AQA's results day guidance confirms the 8am release. UCAS's published results-day timings currently cover 2026, so check its exact 2027 timings nearer August. Starley's exam timetables show results days alongside every exam date.
Watch out
Taking International A-levels? Check your awarding body and exam centre's schedule separately rather than assuming this date applies.
What time do A-level results come out?
"From 8am" does not mean every school opens at 8am. Your school might arrange collection later, allocate individual time slots or release results through a secure online portal.
Before the summer break, ask:
- What time and where can I collect my results?
- Will they also be available online or by email?
- Who will be available to help with university decisions?
- How can I contact the exams officer about missing results or a review of marking?
If you will be away, arrange access in advance. Ask whether your school can send results securely or allow an authorised person to collect them, and what permission or identification it requires.
Collecting results in person can be useful because teachers and advisers may be available. You can still choose to open your results privately.
Note
If you are overseas, the times in this guide are UK local time. Convert them before planning when to log in or call admissions.
When does UCAS Hub update on results day 2027?
UCAS Hub shows the outcome of your university application, not your actual A-level grades. You may therefore see that a university has accepted you before you have your results slip in your hand.
For 2026, UCAS's Confirmation and Clearing key dates gave 8am as the time students could access their applications on A-level results day. Check UCAS's 2027 announcement nearer the time.
Don't panic
If your application shows "waiting for confirmation", that does not mean rejection. UCAS says a university may still be considering your place, even if you didn't meet the required grades, or may be waiting for information. Collect your grades, check your messages and contact admissions if the situation remains unclear.
How to prepare before A-level results day
You do not need to plan for every possible outcome. You need access to your information, someone to ask for help and a few realistic alternatives.
1. Check your logins
Make sure you can access:
- UCAS Hub;
- the email account used for your university application;
- your school's results portal, if it uses one.
Keep your UCAS Personal ID somewhere easy to find, and check that your contact details are current.
2. Read your offer conditions again
Save the exact conditions for your firm and insurance choices. Look for required subjects, minimum grades and any outstanding requirements.
Example
"ABB including A in Chemistry" is different from "ABB in any three subjects". An A in Biology and a B in Chemistry would meet the second offer but not the first.
Key point
Do not assume that an equivalent total of UCAS points satisfies a subject-specific offer. Offers can include particular grades, subjects and other conditions.
3. Research a few alternatives you would actually consider
Choose a small shortlist of courses you would be happy studying if your original plan changes. Look beyond the university's name and compare:
- what you would study;
- location and travel;
- accommodation availability and cost;
- placement opportunities;
- any professional accreditation you need.
Save admissions contact details. A familiar shortlist is easier to assess than dozens of unfamiliar courses on a stressful morning.
4. Arrange support
Decide who you can contact if you need help: a teacher, parent, friend or careers adviser. They can help you compare choices, take notes during calls and remember questions you might otherwise forget.
What to do on results day: your first steps
- Collect your grades. Check that all your expected subjects and results are present.
- Check UCAS Hub, if you have applied to university. Read the full decision and any instructions.
- Identify your next action. This might be following enrolment instructions, contacting admissions or researching Clearing.
- Ask for help with anything unclear. Contact your exams officer about results and university admissions about your place.
You do not need to compare your grades with everyone around you before taking these steps.
What your university decision means
| What UCAS shows | What it means | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed at firm choice | Your first choice has accepted you | Check the course details and follow the university's instructions |
| Confirmed at insurance choice | Your backup choice has accepted you | Review the course, accommodation and next steps |
| Waiting for confirmation | The university has not decided yet | Send results if asked; contact admissions if it stays unclear |
| Changed course offer | You are offered a different course, start date or entry point | Read the details and reply deadline before deciding |
| Eligible for Clearing | Your previous choices were unsuccessful or withdrawn | Search vacancies and contact universities about courses you want |
UCAS explains each of these in its application status guide. Follow the instructions shown in your own application.
Watch out
Treat a changed-course offer as a new choice. Check whether it involves a foundation year, another campus or a different qualification before accepting.
What if you miss your A-level offer grades?
Missing your offer grades does not automatically mean you have lost your place. Check UCAS first: a university may still accept you, particularly if you narrowly missed its conditions.
Worked example
AAB offer, ABB achieved. The university could:
- confirm your original place;
- offer an alternative course;
- decide not to accept you.
Your grades alone do not tell you which outcome applies. UCAS Hub and the admissions team do.
What to say
"My offer was AAB and I achieved ABB. UCAS is still showing that my application is waiting for confirmation. Are you still considering my application, and do you need anything from me?"
If your firm choice does not accept you, check your insurance decision. If neither confirms a place, speak to your school about Clearing and other options.
How to use Clearing on A-level results day
Clearing helps eligible applicants find courses with available places. The practical sequence is:
- Search vacancies through UCAS and check the course details.
- Contact admissions with your grades, UCAS Personal ID and Clearing number (it appears under "Application status" in your application).
- Ask whether the university can offer you a place.
- Compare your options.
- Add a Clearing choice in UCAS only after the university gives you permission. You can add one choice at a time; if that university does not confirm your place, you can add another.
The steps come from UCAS's guide to Clearing.
Tip
For each offer, ask for the details and acceptance deadline in writing. Before deciding, check accommodation costs, course content and whether the offer includes a foundation year.
Remember
Contacting a university and formally adding a Clearing choice are separate steps. In 2026, UCAS allowed applicants to add a Clearing choice from 1pm on A-level results day. Check its 2027 timetable before relying on that time.
What if your results are better than expected?
You can keep your confirmed place if the course still suits you. Higher grades do not create an obligation to change universities.
If you want to explore another course, contact the university first and check availability. Get the proposed offer and conditions in writing before giving up an existing place.
Important
Using UCAS's "Decline my place" button gives up your confirmed place and puts you into Clearing. Discuss the consequences with an adviser if you are unsure.
Before switching, ask yourself
Would I prefer this course because of what I would study and where I would live, or mainly because of the university's reputation?
Can you request a review of marking?
If a result seems unexpected, speak to your subject teacher and exams officer.
A review checks for marking errors. Being close to a grade boundary does not, by itself, mean an error occurred. A review can leave your result unchanged or cause marks to go up or down; the DfE's review of marking guide explains the process.
Ask:
- How far am I from the next grade boundary?
- Is there evidence that a review might be appropriate?
- What would it cost?
- What is the school's request deadline?
- Is a priority review available because my university place depends on the outcome?
Priority
Tell your exams officer immediately if a university place depends on a review. AQA's priority review guidance says to go straight to a priority review of marking in this situation, rather than requesting a copy of the script first. Priority reviews are available for AS and A-level and have a short request window after results day.
Your school needs your written consent because grades can fall as well as rise, and under JCQ's post-results rules a lowered grade is not reinstated. Check your own exam board's process.
Also tell university admissions what is happening. Ask whether it can hold your place and what deadline applies, then send the review outcome promptly.
Use the published 2027 deadlines and your school's internal deadline, rather than dates from a previous year. For how boundaries work, see GCSE grade boundaries explained (the principles are the same at A level) and Starley's grade boundaries pages for past figures.
What if you want to resit or take another route?
A resit may be worth considering if improved grades would help you access a course you still want. Speak to your school or exam centre about the options.
Before committing, investigate:
- exam availability, entry deadlines and fees;
- how you would prepare differently;
- any coursework or practical-assessment requirements;
- the resit policies of universities you might apply to.
You could also explore a foundation year, an apprenticeship, further study or a planned gap year.
Compare what each route would help you achieve, what it costs and what its entry requirements are. You can gather information on results day without deciding your whole future that morning. If you do resit, our guide to making an A Level revision timetable will help you plan the year, and Starley's past papers give you exam-style practice.
A-level results day checklist
Have these ready:
- A charged phone, charger and internet access
- UCAS and school-portal login details, kept private
- Your UCAS Personal ID
- Saved firm and insurance offer conditions
- Admissions contact details
- Identification if your school requires it
- A notebook or notes app for offers and deadlines
- Someone you can contact for support
Frequently asked questions
Is A-level results day 2027 on 12 or 19 August?
A-level results day is Thursday 12 August 2027. GCSE results day is Thursday 19 August 2027; see our GCSE results day 2027 guide.
Can I get my A-level results at midnight?
No. Schools receive results under restricted arrangements the day before, but students can only be given them from 8am. Follow your school's instructions.
When do EPQ results come out?
Extended Project results are released on the same day as A levels: Thursday 12 August 2027. For more on the qualification, see what is an EPQ?.
What if a grade is missing or looks wrong?
Contact your exams officer immediately. If this could affect a university decision, tell admissions and ask what evidence it needs.
What if I am not applying to university?
Collect and check your grades, then provide evidence to your apprenticeship provider, employer or other institution if requested. Ask your school or careers adviser for help if you have not met their requirements.
What should I do if I feel overwhelmed?
Pause before making a major decision. Find somewhere quieter and speak to someone who can help you work through the next step. Your school or college can help if unexpected results leave you unsure of your options.
Before you leave school on results day
- I know whether my firm or insurance place is confirmed
- I have written down any offers and their deadlines
- I know who to call at each university I am considering
- If I am considering a review, my exams officer knows whether a university place depends on it
Results day is one morning, not the final word. Check your grades, check UCAS, and take the next step with someone beside you if you need it.