GCSE Results Day:
What happens next?
Whatever your results, we're here to help.
GCSE Results Day is a big moment. Your results might be exactly what you hoped for. They might be different from what you expected. Or they might make you rethink what you want to do next.
Whatever happens, you don't have to work it out on your own.
If you've applied to East Sussex College, we'll help you understand what your results mean for your course and get ready for enrolment.
Got your results? Here's what to do next.
My results weren't
what I expected
Don't assume that means your plans are over. You may still be able to join your chosen course, or there may be another course or level that gets you where you want to go.
Find out your options →I did better than
I expected
Great news! You might now have different options available to you. Talk to us about changing to a higher-level course or exploring something new.
See your options →My plans have
changed
That's okay. Whether you've changed your mind about your course, where you want to study, or you haven't applied to us yet — it's still worth talking to us.
Explore your options →Supported to do your best.
Starting college is about so much more than the results you receive on one day. Our students tell us they feel supported at East Sussex College.
of our students say they are supported to do their best.
say their teachers know their subjects well.
say they feel safe at college.
would recommend East Sussex College to others.
If I had to prepare for GCSE Results Day again…
East Sussex College student Isaac was waiting for their GCSE results this time last year.
Isaac's advice now is to stop trying to predict every grade, have a plan for Results Day, avoid comparing your results with everyone else's and remember that there's more than one path to where you want to go.
Most importantly, Isaac says Results Day might feel huge in the moment, but it's still only one step in a much bigger journey.
GCSE Results Day FAQs
Q. What grades do I need for my course?
Entry requirements vary depending on the course and level you want to study. You'll find them on individual course pages. For Level 3 courses, generally, you’ll need 5 GCSEs grade 4-9. Some courses, like our A-Level subjects, have specific entry requirements.
Q. What happens if I don't get the grades I need for my course?
You may still have options. Whether you can continue with your original course will depend on its entry requirements and your individual results.
Don’t panic, though. You will still have lots of options and a place at East Sussex College. Come along to your enrolment session and we’ll help you.
Q. What if I don't get a grade 4 in GCSE English or maths?
You can still join college if you haven't achieved a grade 4 in English or maths, although your result may affect the course or level you can study.
Depending on the grade you've achieved and your circumstances, you'll continue to work towards your English and/or maths as part of your college programme.
Q. Can I change my course after GCSE Results Day?
Possibly. If your results or plans have changed, you can talk to us at enrolment about the course you'd now like to study. Any change will depend on entry requirements and whether there are places available on the course.
Q. Can I change college after GCSE Results Day?
Yes. If you've changed your mind about where you want to study, you can contact East Sussex College to find out what options are available.
You don't need to have previously applied to us to start that conversation. Find and apply for your course online .
Q. Can I apply to East Sussex College after GCSE Results Day?
Yes, you can. However, some courses are already full. We can speak to you about available spaces at your enrolment appointment.
Q. What if I think one of my GCSE grades is wrong?
Speak to your school as soon as possible. They can explain your marks and advise you about the options available, which may include asking the exam board for a review of marking.
If the result affects your place at East Sussex College, contact us too so we can talk through what it means for your course.
Still not sure what happens next?
That's what we're here for.
Whether your results were exactly what you expected, you've missed a grade, done better than you thought, changed your mind or haven't applied to us yet, we’re here to help.
We'll help you understand your options and work out your next step.
Call us: 030 300 39699
Still not sure what happens next?
That's what we're here for.
Whether your results were exactly what you expected, you've missed a grade, done better than you thought, changed your mind or haven't applied to us yet, we’re here to help.
We'll help you understand your options and work out your next step.
Call us: 030 300 39699
Come along to enrolment - starting on Monday 24 August.