A-level Results Day 2025: A Parent’s Guide to Receiving Results and Post-results Services
A-level Results Day is one of the most significant milestones in the academic calendar for students across the UK, and an important day for parents too. It’s the moment when months of your child’s hard work, dedication, and anticipation finally come together, and you discover the grades that will shape their next steps, whether that’s heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, or pursuing a different path entirely.
However, Results Day can also be overwhelming for both students and their families. From understanding exactly when and how your child will receive their grades, to knowing what to do if something doesn’t seem right, it’s important to be well-prepared. This guide will walk you through the process, how results are released, what to expect on the day, and the post-results services available to help your child make the best decisions for their future.
How Will My Child Receive Their A-level Results?
Your child’s results will be released from 08:15 am on Thursday 14 August 2025. Results are sent directly to your child’s official college email account, and only the student is allowed to receive them. They will not be shared with parents, friends, or guardians unless your child has provided written consent in advance.
If you wish to receive results on your child’s behalf, the written consent must include your full name and contact details, and your child should contact the college examination office for instructions on how to provide this. For accuracy and confidentiality, results are not given over the phone, so your child should check their email or collect results in the way the college has arranged.
If the Results Aren’t What You or Your Child Expected
It’s not unusual for students to be surprised, sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not, by their results. If there is a concern about a possible error or the grades are lower than hoped, your child can access post-results services (PRS) offered by exam boards. These may include requesting a copy of the marked paper, a review of marking, or a clerical re-check.
There is usually a fee for these services, and payment must be made before the request is processed. Your child will need to complete a PRS form provided by the college, and this must be submitted before the deadline. For further details, contact the college’s examination team directly.
Understanding Provisional Results and Certificates
The results received on Results Day are provisional and not the official exam certificates. Official certificates will be issued by exam boards in November 2025. In the meantime, most universities and employers will accept the provisional results slip, and the college can issue a Certified Grade Confirmation Letter if needed.
Supporting Your Child Through Clearing
If your child is going through Clearing, it’s important to be familiar with how the process works before Results Day. This includes understanding key dates, entry requirements, and how to contact universities. Many colleges offer support such as dedicated staff, helplines, or in-person advice to guide students through their options.
At Ashbourne, Clearing support is built into our wider UCAS guidance programme. Our personal tutors and university specialists work closely with students to prepare in advance, ensuring they understand how to approach clearing calmly and strategically. Because we run tailored pathways such as the Oxbridge Programme, Medical School Programme, and Creative Arts Programme, students are supported in applying to the right courses and universities that suit their aspirations. Even if clearing becomes necessary, students are not alone, they have a team of staff behind them offering expert advice.
1. Can parents or guardians collect A-level results on behalf of a student?
Yes, but only if the student has given written consent in advance with the parent or guardian’s full details. Without this consent, results will only be released directly to the student.
2. How much to Post Results Services (PRS) cost?
Services can range from £25 to £100 depending on the type of re-checking you prefer. You will be eligible for a refund if the remark results in an overall grade improvement for the subject (e.g. the subject grade changes from C to B).
3. What is Clearing and how does it work after A-level Results Day?
Clearing is the UCAS process that helps students find a university place if they don’t meet their original offers. It opens on Results Day and allows you to contact universities directly to secure a place.
4. Can I get support from Ashbourne on Results Day?
Yes, Ashbourne will have staff, helplines, and UCAS tutors for advice on Results Day. They can guide you through next steps, including post-results services and UCAS Clearing.