Appealing your grades
Here we'll keep you updated with the latest information on how to appeal your grades.
Information and advice pages
Appealing your grades
Here we'll keep you updated with the latest information on how to appeal your grades.
Unexpected grades
If you received grades this year and they aren’t what you had hoped for, don’t worry – there are plenty of options available to you.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is how unis and colleges fill places they still have on courses - over 30,000 courses in fact. If you’re applying through Clearing, find out what to do, and how to apply.
What your application status means
Here we explain what your status in your application means and what to do next. Scroll down for advice if you change your mind about an offer you've already accepted.
Confirmation and Clearing adviser toolkit
Discover key dates, essentials and guidance for Confirmation and Clearing in our adviser toolkit.
Three simple ways to find your Clearing place
More than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year.
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
The smart parent's guide to turning Clearing into an opportunity
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
Your Clearing matches
Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.
Top tips for calling universities during Clearing
Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any spaces they have left on their courses.
2025 Clearing solutions
Ready to make Clearing 2025 a success? We’re excited to share the essential insights and strategies that you and you're marketing, and recruitment teams need to succeed in 2025.
Advisers guide to Clearing for international students
Find key information on how Clearing works if you are helping a student come to study in the UK.
Clearing guide for international students
International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.
Declining your firm place
If you no longer want to go to your firm choice, you can use the ‘Decline your place’ button in your application.
Supporting UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers
Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. We have worked with the Ministry of Defence and experts at the University of South Wales to offer practical ways to help them explore their options and prepare for their next step.
Supporting your child on results day: A parent's guide to navigating the emotional rollercoaster
Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.
Can I change my mind?
Reflected on your choices and decided that you would like to change your mind? Not a problem. Follow our tips on how to navigate changing your mind.
Clearing toolkit for parents
Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.