Page 13 | GCSE English Lit and Language review of marking

SomersetBrie · 2025-08-26T15:11:06+00:00

There is lots of chat about review of marking on the GCSEs threads but I am interested specifically in anyone who is reviewing English (Lang or Lit) and whether the review provides an increase in grade. DS, predicted a 7, got a 6 in both. He is not very close to the grade boundary (4 marks away) but the difference in marks between Paper 1 and Paper 2 have encouraged me to request access to the papers and see if it's worth a review. Is anyone else asking for a review? I am curious to know how many marks people go up/down and if it results in a change of grade for many people. (DS does not need a 7 but he was expecting a 7 out of 1 or other at least.) This is AQA.

ThatsCute · 09/09/2025 10:47

matchingmoll · 09/09/2025 10:26

Can I ask for advice, please? DS predicted 8s since forever in English, got 2 7s. Hardly a disaster, but he was extremely disappointed as he thought it was "his" subject and something he might want to do at university. He is admittedly a long way off an 8 in lit - 8 marks across 2 papers - so is it worth getting it reviewed for a sense of peace and closure? This is not an entitled or non-resillient kid, but I can see school are spinning it that way if we ask for a review - which they have said we are within rights to request even though they say only 1 or 2 marks is a realistic mark for an upgrade. I don't expect anything, but willing to persist/pay - is that stupid, or sensible given things clearly can shift a lot? This is AQA. Thanks.

I’m assuming he got 114, if he’s 8 points from the AQA 122? The cutoff for a 6 is 107–how will he react if he drops 7 points and drops to a 6? He is 7 points from a 6 and 8 points from an 8. It’s a gamble.

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 09/09/2025 10:46

matchingmoll · 09/09/2025 10:26

Can I ask for advice, please? DS predicted 8s since forever in English, got 2 7s. Hardly a disaster, but he was extremely disappointed as he thought it was "his" subject and something he might want to do at university. He is admittedly a long way off an 8 in lit - 8 marks across 2 papers - so is it worth getting it reviewed for a sense of peace and closure? This is not an entitled or non-resillient kid, but I can see school are spinning it that way if we ask for a review - which they have said we are within rights to request even though they say only 1 or 2 marks is a realistic mark for an upgrade. I don't expect anything, but willing to persist/pay - is that stupid, or sensible given things clearly can shift a lot? This is AQA. Thanks.

Are you going to regret not asking in 10 years time? Will you always wonder?

If so, then why not. If you are willing to pay then I can't see why school should stop you.

matchingmoll · 09/09/2025 10:28

I am not suggesting anyone's kids are entitled or lacking resilience, by the way! Just that I can sense that's how school are making it feel...

matchingmoll · 09/09/2025 10:26

Can I ask for advice, please? DS predicted 8s since forever in English, got 2 7s. Hardly a disaster, but he was extremely disappointed as he thought it was "his" subject and something he might want to do at university. He is admittedly a long way off an 8 in lit - 8 marks across 2 papers - so is it worth getting it reviewed for a sense of peace and closure? This is not an entitled or non-resillient kid, but I can see school are spinning it that way if we ask for a review - which they have said we are within rights to request even though they say only 1 or 2 marks is a realistic mark for an upgrade. I don't expect anything, but willing to persist/pay - is that stupid, or sensible given things clearly can shift a lot? This is AQA. Thanks.

outofofficeagain · 08/09/2025 19:04

DS teacher spoke to him today and suggested they look into it.

it’s WJEC so not sure how that works, whether they can requests scripts etc.

i’d decided not to pursue it but now DS wants to.

ClarasZoo · 08/09/2025 18:31

Eng lit - AQA up 12 marks and now a grade 8 instead of a grade 7. I can't believe 12 whole marks were missed - one page looked like it had not been marked mind you. I can afford to pay for these remarks. So unfair for those that can't. Also waiting for eng language AQA.

katgab · 08/09/2025 16:42

@ThatsCute - great news but sorry it’s caused such upset. Good that you’ve got the right result in the end

Dagnabit · 08/09/2025 16:13

ThatsCute · 08/09/2025 14:33

Update:

DC’s English Lit went up by 8, which means a firm 6, and re-admittance to their previous school. 4 days of missed lessons to catch up on, but really pleased to be joining friends soon! 🎉🥳🙌

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That’s fantastic! How stressful for you all but a great ending 😊

Eccle80 · 08/09/2025 15:44

Brilliant news @ThatsCute, but such a shame it has caused them so much stress

Examinetheexams · 08/09/2025 15:43

Brilliant result @ThatsCute but also sorry that you and your DC have had to go on the results rollercoaster to get there!

@OhCrumbsWhereNow I emailed our exams office on Thursday to ask again what DCs actual score in Language was and when we might receive the papers….more tumbleweed from school..

Bufftailed · 08/09/2025 15:32

ThatsCute · 08/09/2025 14:33

Update:

DC’s English Lit went up by 8, which means a firm 6, and re-admittance to their previous school. 4 days of missed lessons to catch up on, but really pleased to be joining friends soon! 🎉🥳🙌

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Thanks goodness! Congratulations

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 08/09/2025 14:56

Congratulations to @Hoppinggreen and amazing news and big congrats to @ThatsCute

Shocking how much distress these incorrect marks can cause at an individual level.

I have caved today and emailed the EO to see where we are in the process.

Hoppinggreen · 08/09/2025 14:44

I know this thread is about English and I posted upthread about DS going up 8 marks while only needing 1in English with AQA BUT he has also gone up 5 marks in RS. We only did that one at the suggestion of his teacher who was surprised he got a 6 as he was predicted 8/9

Trampoline · 08/09/2025 14:36

ThatsCute · 08/09/2025 14:33

Update:

DC’s English Lit went up by 8, which means a firm 6, and re-admittance to their previous school. 4 days of missed lessons to catch up on, but really pleased to be joining friends soon! 🎉🥳🙌

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AMAZING. What a relief. But so sad that you and your DC have had to go through this! Celebrations are needed! 😁

ThatsCute · 08/09/2025 14:33

ThatsCute · 04/09/2025 12:33

AQA:

Got a 5 in English Lit, 3 marks off of a 6.
6 in mock.
Predicted 6/7.

Awaiting re-mark, as this one grade has resulted in them not being allowed to stay at their current school, so very stressful indeed. No other “surprises” on results…only English Lit.

Update:

DC’s English Lit went up by 8, which means a firm 6, and re-admittance to their previous school. 4 days of missed lessons to catch up on, but really pleased to be joining friends soon! 🎉🥳🙌

Dagnabit · 08/09/2025 11:19

Not English but our school sent off for a Maths review on Friday and we got the result this morning - 1 extra mark which changes her to the grade above 🙌 Still waiting for her German and geography papers to be checked by her teachers though but presumably because that’s a lot more work.

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 06/09/2025 20:56

Examinetheexams · 06/09/2025 20:45

Great news for the DC who have improved grades back 👏Still waiting to hear DCs language score and get the papers back from school. I can’t believe how quick off the mark all your school seem to have been. DC is going to be right at the back of the queue!

You and me both...

Not heard a thing, but others at school filled in the forms, didn't hear anything and have now been sent results - mix of upgrade and staying the same.

So wondering if I will get an email out of the blue or the invoice to get things moving.

Examinetheexams · 06/09/2025 20:45

Great news for the DC who have improved grades back 👏Still waiting to hear DCs language score and get the papers back from school. I can’t believe how quick off the mark all your school seem to have been. DC is going to be right at the back of the queue!

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:39

ThatsCute · 06/09/2025 17:22

Thanks. Waiting for our AQA lit & crossing our fingers for 3 marks. It’s torture!

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Hope you hear soon and get the result you want !

ThatsCute · 06/09/2025 17:22

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:19

AQA

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Thanks. Waiting for our AQA lit & crossing our fingers for 3 marks. It’s torture!

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:19

ThatsCute · 06/09/2025 17:17

Fab news! Which exam board?

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AQA

ThatsCute · 06/09/2025 17:17

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:11

DD's english lit upgraded by 8 marks on paper 1.

She was originally 1 mark off a 4, so it's great to have it come back a pass!

Fab news! Which exam board?

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 06/09/2025 17:13

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:11

DD's english lit upgraded by 8 marks on paper 1.

She was originally 1 mark off a 4, so it's great to have it come back a pass!

Congratulations! That is fantastic news

lifeturnsonadime · 06/09/2025 17:11

DD's english lit upgraded by 8 marks on paper 1.

She was originally 1 mark off a 4, so it's great to have it come back a pass!

CocoPlum · 06/09/2025 08:50

NorthenAdventure · 04/09/2025 21:04

Yeh, students can already type exams. Lots of mine do.

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I wonder if that would make spelling worse? Mine is definitely worse on a computer because I hit the wrong keys, rather than just spelling things wrong because I don't know the spelling, if that makes sense? I wouldn't want to be in a timed exam writing on a computer without an extra time slot at the end to go back and correct all my mistakes!