Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Allow free and accessible appeals of GCSE and A Level calculated grades
Closed
3,251 signatures
What the petition asks
This petition is for the government to introduce a free evidence-based appeals process (similar to the process currently under use in Scotland) for anyone disappointed with their 2020 exam results so that they may have more opportunity to progress to their next stages.
Following the IB and the SQA results, we have seen evidence that due to the new grading procedure, individuals have not received grades they feel are consistent with their work over the last two years.
Without any appeals process, students in England could be forced to reapply for university/college or defer their entry - even if they have evidence that they feel goes against the grades they received.
Please sign the petition to allow any errors in grades to be appealed and to ensure greater fairness in the process.
Without any appeals process, students in England could be forced to reapply for university/college or defer their entry - even if they have evidence that they feel goes against the grades they received.
Please sign the petition to allow any errors in grades to be appealed and to ensure greater fairness in the process.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,251
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
13 Aug 2020
Closed
13 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.