SEAB says it will not conduct a further review of GCE results after an appeal for review has been completed. Its official FAQ says independent senior markers remark the relevant papers and check the accuracy of the mark entries during the review.
If you are still waiting for your first outcome, check the expected release period and the channel for your candidate type. SEAB says candidates can expect the outcome within six weeks after the appeal deadline.
- Keep the original appeal acknowledgement.
- Check the school or registered email for the outcome.
- Read the decision before making an admissions or retake plan.
Where the first outcome is sent
School candidates receive the decision through their school. Private candidates receive an email at their registered address. The published six-week period runs from the appeal deadline rather than the day a candidate first sends the application.
If the expected period has passed, ask the school or SEAB to check the status. Give the examination, subject and appeal reference if available. A request to locate an existing decision is different from asking for another marking review.
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What to do when you receive the decision
Check that the outcome is for the correct examination year and subject. If a grade changes, follow SEAB’s instructions about amended records and ask the receiving institution how it handles an updated result.
If the grade stays the same, check your next decision using the result you have. For example, if you are considering a later sitting, confirm the qualification, syllabus and entry conditions for that year.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I request another remark after an unchanged result?
SEAB’s published FAQ says it will not conduct further reviews.
I have not filed a first appeal. Where do I start?
See the GCE results review guide and verify the deadline for your release.
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Official information
Consult SEAB’s official GCE FAQs on the time to process a review and whether a further appeal is available. Guidance checked on 8 November 2026.