GCSE results day 2021 support thread

DS got mostly 7’s. He was predicted an 8 in Biology and Maths so slightly disappointed but I’m so proud that he got 7’s in English. He is not that way inclined at all so he went from a 4 at the end of Y9 to a 7.
The only grade he is really annoyed about is Geography which he got a 6 in and it’s one of his A level subjects.

sadly though like the A level grades because a lot of teachers put down inflated grades most schools will end up being audited especially those with 'all 9's as there was only 800 2 years ago now triple that with less school'...

You did amazing giving it a go. I'm terrified of Maths, like if someone asked me simple equation I freeze, I can count my money and that's about it, and that's only easy cos I have none.

I'm sorry you didn't get the grade you wanted and my words won't make a difference to how you feel today but well done for trying, I think you're amazing for giving it another go. Will you have another go? I hope you do.

sister got all 7-5 grades and has been accepted to all of her A level subjects including psychology her highest was RE and lowest physics triple

Got very low grades in my a levels, failed my first exams at uni.

Got a job abroad, went back for another go and passed with distinction.

Sometimes I think we learn more from failing exams than we do from passing.

Failed my maths resit. Very embarrassing ngl

JulesJules we are in the same position, including the ADHD diagnosis. Right now, we're focusing on celebrating getting to the end of the process which has been an achievement in itself.

DD happy that she's passed everything. There are a couple of nice surprises and a couple that potentially could have been better. But overall that counts as a win!

Ours were off in total for ten months.

Be kind to yourselves.

I do wish people wouldn't hype it up so much, I'm spending most of my efforts on creating calm atmosphere at home.

Eleven grade 9s here (girl) but at a cost, imo, to her MH. We shall see.

My DD has just gone to get hers, nervously awaiting her return, she has worked so hard the past 2 years so really hope her effort has paid off.

Big relief and happiness here

9s for maths, physics and CS

Which he needed for FM A level and to go onto preferred degree

Incredible considering last year or so

Watapalava TBH though on the flip side, he got 2 grades above in maths, although it wasn't a surprise, because he's been in the top 3 of the class for years, and has always achieved well in previous end of year exams, I think they keep predictions low in maths to keep them on their toes.(bitter experience from when they did the same to DS1 year, which totally Knocked all confidence out him of instead )

the subject he dropped 2 grades is actually a subject that really doesn't matter to him anyway. so not worth the hassle.

Congratulations to your DS!

Relieved here-almost all 5's, a 4 and a 6.
Please may I ask? DS did double Science. His award sheet has 54 next to it. Does this mean he got a 5 and a 4 and this counts as 2 GCSE's or is it 54 as in a number graded score? I'm assuming the former, but just wanted to clarify if anyone can kindly do so please?

DD did so well! 6 x grade 7, 1 x grade 8 and 2 x grade 9. So relieved but knew she was going to do well as she worked really hard and her mocks were very good. Couple of surprises with a grade 9 for french and 2 x 7 for science. 9 for art which is the most important one to her. Well done to all!

Waiting anxiously for a call here. We’re on holiday and dh drive back with dd2 last night to pick up her results from school this morning.

@drivinmecrazy I could have written your post. Dd1 got straight 9s last year and we know dd2 will get nothing like that but she’s worked hard and I want her to feel proud of her results whatever she gets.

Argh the waiting is killing me!

Huge congratulations to all dc after such a challenging couple of years.

Big sigh of relief here (had a level results on Tuesday also) 3 x 9, 6 x 8 and a 7 in French (very pleasant surprise with the French!) so all ok to stay at school for 6th form.

Surely you can appeal a grade that was 2 below your mock? surely that's not allowed?

@TeenMinusTests I have my fingers crossed for all our kids but my toes are crossed too for your DD. Hope she gets what she needs! xx

Did really well especially in maths which he's wants to take for A level so will sail on to that. But was a grade down for biology entry to A level 🙁 not sure if given how high his other levels are whether they will discretionary let him in, or whether he needs to apply for a different a level.

if he definitely wants to take biology there is a really good 6 form college nearby that will take his grade for biology. but I know he wants to stay a school. So who knows.

on a whole though he really pleased with his grades!

Can I ask those that have their results are they more or less in line with expectations?

No. most are in the region of mocks/predicted but one subject (the one he's complained about the teacher to us for the last 2 years) was 2 grades below mock/predicted.

Maths he went up 2 grades!