Be Prepared for Clearing – and Results Day
If there’s a chance you might go through Clearing, start researching options now. A plan can ease anxiety and help you bounce back if things don’t go as expected.
When is A-Level Results Day?
📅 Thursday 13th August 2026
What Happens on Results Day?
- UCAS Track updates from 8am, showing whether your place is confirmed, denied, or pending.
- Track does not show your grades—you must collect results in person from your exam centre (usually your school).
- Know when and where to collect them.
How to Prepare for Results Day
✅ Check Your UCAS Details
Ensure your contact info is up to date.
✅ Make a Plan
Know:
- What time you’re collecting results
- How you're getting there
- Who you’re going with
- What your day looks like afterwards
It helps to have support, whether things go well or not.
✅ Be Available
Try not to be on holiday. If you’ll be away, nominate someone through UCAS to speak to universities on your behalf.
✅ Explore Plan B Options
Be open to different routes. Start researching alternative courses and universities now, just in case.
- Use virtual tours or websites to learn more
- Note down key contact info for universities you're interested in
- Some universities (like Greenwich and City) let you register early for priority Clearing support
The Day Before Results Day
- Gather your documents: UCAS ID, personal statement, GCSE/A-Level results
- Review your personal statement in case a university asks why you're interested
- Get some sleep – Track doesn’t update until 8am, so no need to stay up refreshing
