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A Level Results Advice and Guidance 2026

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A Level Results Day 2026 is one of the most important days of your school life. After months of hard work, revision, and exams, this is when you finally discover your results and what they mean for your next steps.

If you are feeling nervous, you are not alone. This guide explains everything you need to know, including when results are released, how to collect them, what your UCAS updates mean, and what to do if your grades are higher or lower than expected.

Key Takeaways

  • A Level Results Day 2026 is Thursday 13 August 2026 across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

  • You can collect your results in person from your school or view them online.

  • UCAS Hub updates from the morning to show whether your university place has been confirmed.

  • Whatever your results, there are always next steps, from confirmed offers to Clearing, appeals, or resits.

Each school decides its own collection times, usually between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. If you are collecting results in person, check your school’s schedule and bring photo ID.

For students abroad or studying remotely, your results may be emailed to you or available via an online portal.

How to Get Your A Level Results

There are three main ways to access your results.

1. Collecting Results in Person

Most students collect results at school.

  • Bring photo ID, such as a passport or student card.

  • Arrive at your school’s designated time and venue.

  • Bring a pen and notebook in case you want to take notes or ask teachers for advice.

  • If you cannot attend, you can authorise someone else to collect your results with written permission and ID.

2. Checking Results Online

If your school uses an online portal, you can usually log in from 8 a.m. on results day.

  • Keep your login details and UCAS Personal ID ready.

  • Check UCAS Hub(opens in a new tab) for updates on your offers.

  • Download a copy of your statement of results for your records.

3. Receiving Results by Email or Post

Some schools send results electronically or by post.

  • Confirm your contact details before results day.

  • Be aware that posted results may arrive later in the day or the following morning.