Year 13 Results Day Guide 2024
This guide will support students receiving their results on or by 15 August including
- A levels and other level 3 qualifications, including BTEC and T Levels
There is information about university options and other alternatives including apprenticeships.
- A-level and T Level results come out on Thursday 15 August
- Other qualification results, including BTEC Level 3 will be released on or before 15 August
- GCSE results come out on Thursday 22 August
- UCAS Clearing will be open for eligable students to make a Clearing Choice at 1pm on results dayand will close on 21 October. The Contact number for UCAS for students is 0371 468 0468 and you will need to have your Personal ID Number and 6 digit Clearing Number ready
For more information visit the Ofqual page.
We will still be available to support you on results and other days. Careers advisers will be available in various sixth forms on A level/BTEC/T Level and all schools on GCSE results day in the morning.
Come in and see us if you need advice on results days from 2 to 4.30pm at Young WorkPath office, Idea Store, 260 Commercial Road, E1 2FB (near Shadwell DLR and Shadwell Overground Station).
You can also contact us from Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 1 to 5pm as we will also offer careers interviews over the phone or via video
Tel: 020 7364 1401 or 0800 3581 2410 (freephone)
Email: youngworkpath@towerhamlets.gov.uk
We expect to be very busy, so please be patient if contacting us.
What could you do after year 13?
The entry requirements can vary and often depend on the level.
- University
- Apprenticeship
- Employment
- Traineeship
- Gap year
- NVQ
- Programme
- Volunteering
- Resit/s
What are the different options?
University
Full or part-time, which can be from 2-6 years (typically 3). Usually requires a level 3 qualification, like A levels/BTEC/T Level and often GCSEs. Sometimes specific subject/s but depends on the course and the university.
Apprenticeships (levels from 2-7)
Work, learn and earn option where you are employed by a company to work 80 per cent of the week (usually 4 days) and 20 per cent studying (usually one day or in block release every few weeks) for a qualification relevant to your job. Paid for by the company. For higher/degree level apprenticeships you will most likely need to be 18 and have a level 3 qualification. These are for a minimum of one year to 18 months (longer for higher level/degree apprenticeships)
Employment (if with training sometimes called an ‘apprenticeship or school leaver/training programme’)
Could be full or part-time working for a company in a variety of sectors and entry requirements can vary. If an apprenticeship or school/college training programme, you would work for a company most of the week and get training/qualification for that job.
Study Programme (Formerly known as Traineeships : (sometimes called a ‘pre-apprenticeship’ programme)
Aimed at 16 to 18 year olds (and up to 24 year olds with an EHCP), who are not ready for an apprenticeship and these may last up to six months. They offer the chance to do work experience, improve work skills and (if needed) gain English and Maths qualifications. These programmes are not usually paid but financial help may be available.
Since 1 August 2023, the government no longer funds a standalone national traineeships programme. This is now integrated into the 16 to 19 study programme and the adults programme will be funded from the adult education budget.
Traineeships continue to be offered by providers locally (under the name of study programmes/pre-apprenticeships). Check with providers directly.
Gap Year
There can be different reasons for wanting to take a year out, but most people do work, volunteer and/or travel. Some companies have gap year schemes you apply for before you finish year 13 and are only for that specific year. However some can be offered a permanent job after university. Check for any travel restrictions.
NVQ (levels 1-7)
Is another type of vocational qualification that involves training for a specific job. A work-based way of learning which is carried out at a college or workplace. NVQ involves a range of on-the-job tasks and activities that are designed to test you on your ability to do a job well. They can also be studied as part of an apprenticeship.
Programme
There are various other programmes depending on circumstances and interests and what is available at the time.
Volunteering
A great way to understand a business, organisation or company, explore career area/s, develop skills and meet new people. It can also look great on your CV.
Re-sits
Depending on your results you might be able to re-sit some subjects while working and/or studying.
Common questions
I have applied to university, have my offers, and not replied
Your reply date is unique to you – log into Track or go to UCAS application to see your deadline.
I have applied to start university in 2024 and replied to my offers but I would like to defer to start next year in 2025
You need to contact the university or college directly to discuss if this is possible and to check if that university will hold your place. Visit UCAS for more information.
I have applied to university but not received any offers – Clearing
Clearing is how universities and colleges fill places they still have on their courses and gives applicants without a place the opportunity to find a course. From 5 July to 21 October 2024, you can contact as many universities as you would like to check if a course of interest still has places.
If you are in Clearing, you can search the UCAS website for Clearing vacancies or use Clearing Plus, which is a facility that matches you to courses you may be interested in, using what UCAS knows about you from your application, and what universities and colleges are looking for, but you can still search for something different. For more information go to https://www.ucas.com/clearing-launch
Results day
I did not get the grades I wanted
Hopefully you can still progress onto your next step. Contact universities to find out or see if you can be accepted onto a degree with a foundation year if your grades are not enough for your chosen degree course. If you have a query about your grades, you should speak to school staff about this and ask about the appeal process. Remarking ('reviews of results') will be done through them (unless a private candidate/home schooled).
There could be a fee and your grade/s could go up or even down. There is further information in the Ofqual guide.
Resits
For resit/s, some students may choose to study independently and enter exams as private candidates. Private candidates register to take exams in a school, college or other type of exam centre. Some exam centres only deliver assessments and exams, and do not teach students. There may be a charge.
If after your 18th birthday you have not passed GCSE English Language and/or Maths (grade 4 or higher), you may be able to resit or take an equivalent qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2. The resit might take place in the November exam series and/or retakes for other subjects take place the following summer. Some colleges may also offer 1 year intensive A Level programmes.
I have not made any applications
If you want to go to university and have not made an application, you can still make a Direct to Clearing application. You will need to pay a fee of £27.50 and write a personal statement and provide a reference. You will need to make sure you have the required grades for your chosen course. Please note that this may be difficult to do on results day due to Clearing being a busy period, but if you call UCAS on 0371 468 0468 , someone will be able to help you and talk you through the process.
If you want to apply to a work-based option, like an apprenticeship, one of our team can help if you contact us and you can also use the resources below to search for vacancies.
Visit UCAS for more information.
Conditional place - if you have applied to university and your offer/s are conditional on your results have your UCAS login details ready to check the status. There are different possible options depending on your results.
Unconditional place - If you are taking exams but have been made an unconditional offer, your results will not affect whether you get accepted. Check the offer to see any changes and if there is anything else you need to do. If you are holding a university firm unconditional place you no longer wish to take, you can use the ‘Decline my place’ button in your application. Please note that declining your place is not reversable. If in doubt, speak to a Careers Adviser first.
Adjustment
Adjustment is no longer available. If you have a firm unconditional place and your results are better than expected and you now want to apply to a new university, you must contact the new university directly (have your personal ID number ready) and find out the possibility of getting a place onf your chosen course.
If you are then given an offer, you can use the ‘Decline my place’ button in your application, which will then release you from your firm unconditional place and put you into Clearing. You can then add the new clearing choice from 1pm. You must get permission from your new chosen university before doing this. If you are unsure, seek advice.
Be prepared!
If you didn’t do as well as expected, it doesn’t mean that you cannot progress. Get support from those around you
- at home
- school staff
- sixth form/college
- Tower Hamlets Young WorkPath.
Come in and see us on results days from 2 to 4.30pm at WorkPath office, Idea Store, 260 Commercial Road, E1 2FB (near Shadwell DLR and Shadwell Overground Station).
On the day please have:
- your results
- any acceptance letters/emails
- a fully charged device with telephone and internet access
- notepad and pen.
If you are going into school to collect your results, you should also take these with you in case you need to make phone call/s and make notes.
Resources
Various careers/results day information
A few links for apprenticeships and jobs (check company website/s directly):
Taking a gap year
Studying abroad