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GCSE remark if teacher says no?

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Crispsandwich25 · 25/08/2026 19:05

My DD was 1 point off a higher grade in one of her GCSEs, but her teacher has said they don’t think it’s worth a review as they think the correct marks were awarded.

It’s not essential she gets a higher mark, it’s just that she had been predicted the higher grade (and hey, it’s soooo close!).

Should we bother or should we just take heed of the teacher’s advice?

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WhiteFalcon · 25/08/2026 19:18

If she’s only one mark off, I’d probably get it reviewed, especially if the higher grade would mean something to her. The teacher is likely basing their advice on experience, but being one mark away is close enough that I’d at least want to know the result had been checked.
The main thing I’d check first is whether the mark could go down as well as up. If there’s no real downside, I don’t see much harm in trying.

Greenspaceskeepmecalm · 25/08/2026 19:18

I thought it had to be processed by the school, surprised they won’t if they are only one mark away.

If it doesn’t impact their next steps and DC doesn’t want to, I probably wouldn’t bother.

What subject?

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