Today marks one of the most rewarding points in our year: GCSE Results Day. At BA Tuition, we’ve been privileged to walk alongside 21 Year 11 students on their GCSE English journey. Every one of them has worked tirelessly to balance lessons, revision, homework, extra practice and (just as importantly) resilience.
We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. And let’s not forget the parents, carers and families who have encouraged, cajoled, and cheered from the side-lines. Your role has been absolutely central to these successes too.
Before we publish our full BA Tuition Impact Report (2024/25) in September, here are some of our key headlines from this year’s GCSE English outcomes:
📊 The Numbers at a Glance
Across the 42 English grades that were awarded to our tutees (21 English Language and 21 English Literature):
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Pass Rate (1–9): 100%
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Grades 4–9 (standard pass): 93%
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Grades 5–9 (strong pass): 74%
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Grades 7–9: 20%
Breaking this down further:
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English Language (Grade 4+): 86%
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English Literature (Grade 4+): 100%
And the most important measure for us…
BA Tuition Progress Score = +0.53
What does this mean?
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Schools set individual target grades for students in English based on national data.
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We compared each student’s best English result (Language or Literature) with their school’s target grade.
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For us, a progress score 0 would mean students, on average, met their school-set target.
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A score of +1 would mean students achieved, on average, one whole grade above their school-set target.
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Our score of +0.53 shows that, on average, the students we worked with achieved over half a grade better than their target.
This is testament to the hard work of our students and the consistent, tailored approach that BA Tuition prides itself on.
📝 Not Sure About Your Result? What To Do Next...
While many of our tutees will be celebrating today, some may feel disappointed, or may think a grade doesn’t reflect their performance. If that’s you, there are steps you can take:
1. Request a copy of your exam paper
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This is the first step before making any appeal.
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Schools can request a script (your marked paper) from the exam board.
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This helps you (and your teacher/tutor) see whether the grade looks fair or whether it might be worth challenging.
2. Request a review of marking (Remark)
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If you believe the examiner may have been too harsh, you can request a remark (officially called a “review of marking”).
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Your school must submit this request to the exam board.
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Deadline: usually within 20 working days of results day (exact dates vary slightly by exam board).
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Grades can go up, stay the same, or (rarely) go down. Always consider this before proceeding.
3. Priority reviews for sixth form entry
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If your place at sixth form or college depends on your grade, you may be able to request a priority remark.
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These are fast-tracked by exam boards, usually needing to be submitted within the first week after results day.
4. Appeals beyond a remark
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If you still believe the result is wrong after a remark, the school can take this further to a formal appeal with the exam board regulator (Ofqual).
Our Advice
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Always talk to your school first as they must submit the request on your behalf.
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If you’re one of our tutees, we’re happy to review your script with you once it’s returned and help you make an informed decision.
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Don’t rush, but don’t delay either. The deadlines are strict.
🙌 A Massive 'Well Done'
Whether you’ve achieved the grades you were hoping for or not, remember this: your GCSE results do not define you, they are just one step on your journey.
We are so proud of every single one of our students this year. Thank you for trusting us, for working with us and for proving that with effort, structure and belief, progress is always possible.
Here’s to your next chapter, be it at college, sixth form or on an apprenticeship. And for us here at BA Tuition Ltd? We can’t wait to get started with our next cohort in September.
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