Summary

  • Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will find out their A-Level, T-Level and BTec results this morning

  • Although some students can get their results via email, many will still have to go into school or college to pick them up in person

  • Last year saw boys outperform girls for top A-level grades for the first time in seven years, with record numbers getting their first-choice university grade

  • In Scotland, students received grades for their National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers exams last week - the pass rate for all increased on the year before

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Edited by Charlotte Hadfield

  1. A rundown of what to expect today - in 100 words

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    • 08:00: Results are released - but check what time your school or college opens if you plan to collect them in person
    • 08:15: Applied to university? The Ucas hub will update around this time, confirming whether you've met your offer
    • If you miss your grades, don't panic. Other university places are available through clearing, with phone lines opening from 8:00
    • 09:30: We'll get a picture of the national results, along with information from the Department for Education on T-levels
    • 13:00: Once you've secured a place through clearing, you can add it to the online Ucas portal

  2. The wait is almost over

    Freya Scott-Turner
    Live reporter

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    For thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the anxious wait is nearly over.

    In just under two hours, you will be ripping open envelopes, refreshing your emails or heading into schools and colleges to get those long-awaited A-level, T-level, BTec and Level 3 course results.

    For some of you, this might be the stepping stone to an apprenticeship or a place at university, others might be entering the world of work or taking a year out.

    It's completely normal to be feeling nervous, but we'll be bringing you some tips and tricks to help you along the way.

    We've got journalists in schools around the country who will be speaking to students about their results and hopes for the future.

    And if things don't quite go your way today, we'll also be bringing you expert advice about what your options are (and there are many).

    Class of 2026, good luck!