Exam Results and Appeals

Wednesday 24th June 2026

Exams 2026 – Results and Appeals 

Results Day – Tuesday 4th August

This year students can expect their results on Tuesday 4 August 2026.  By signing up to My Qualifications Scotland students can choose to receive their results by email, text, or both.  To register, students will need their Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and an email address. The deadline for registration is 5pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026.  To register, click here 

Students should not come into school on results day, as staff will not be available.

Qualifications Scotland have prepared the document linked below (called ‘Your Results’) to provide advice to students on results day.

Your Results Information – click here

Appeals Process 2026

The Appeals 2026 service will be the same as last year – students can request a marking review of their ‘marked assessment components’ (i.e. exam papers and assignments already with QS). Please note that this is a change to the traditional appeals service; alternative assessment evidence, like prelims and school assessments, will not be used in the process. The service will be free and available to all students. Whilst students will be able to appeal directly to QS, we would advise that they appeal following a discussion with their teacher once school returns after the summer break.

Appeals 2026 will include a priority service for students with conditional offers for further education, training or employment. To use this service you must have an existing offer (e.g. via UCAS) that you can share with QS.

Should I appeal?

If you are considering an appeal for one of your grades, then you are advised to discuss it with your teacher. Whilst you can appeal directly, and no ‘evidence’ is sent by the school, you might want to know more about your ‘breakdown’ (marks) in the exam, and you should consider your performance over the last year before you make a decision.

You must also be aware that proceeding with an appeal can result in your grade going up, staying the same or – in a minority of cases – going down.

Dates for Appeals

 

The service will open on results day, Tuesday 4 August at 9 am, and the learner direct submission deadlines are:

• Tuesday 11 August at 11.59 pm for priority appeals
• Tuesday 25 August at 11.59 pm for all other appeals

If you appeal through your school, college or training provider, the deadlines are:

• Thursday 20 August at 5 pm for priority appeals
• Friday 28 August at 5 pm for all other appeals

Appeals information – click here

 

Re-coursing

In some cases your results might mean you need to consider re-coursing.  Information has been shared regarding this.

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