When can I collect my results?  

There are two main results days:  

• On Thursday 15th August, A & T Level results will be available to collect from the Vantage Point campus between 9 and 11am.
• On Thursday 22nd August:
  • South Devon High School students will be available to collect from the High School at Vantage Point campus between 9 and 11am. 
  • All other GCSE & Level 2 Vocational results will available between 9am-11am in The Street
  • Alternatively results will be visible on the SDConnect app from 9:30am. To view this, please scroll down to Quick Links and then click on Your exam results.
• All other Level 2 and Level 3 vocational results will be published on SDConnect as they become available throughout the summer.

If you are not able to use SDConnect please email [email protected] and we will send you your results via email. 

Please take a moment to read the following information and be prepared for results day.

What happens on results days?  

At results day, students can collect their results from 9am until 11am. At the Vantage Point campus, there will also be a wide range of support available for your next steps.

If you’re coming to pick up your Level 3 qualification results (Thursday 15th August), you should bring ID to collect your results from the Street.  

South Devon High School results will be given out from the High School.

From 9:30am on each day, students will be able to access their results by logging into the SDConnect app.

What support will be available? 

On Thursday 15th August, subject staff will be on hand to provide support and advice to you after receiving your A Level results. There will be another opportunity on Thursday 22nd August to come talk to Helpzone and curriculum staff should you need further advice and guidance on your next steps.

On Thursday 22nd August, subject staff will be on hand to provide support and advice to you after receiving your GCSE results and will be based in the International Café. There will also be Helpzone staff available to talk to in the Street for adults who want advice and guidance after receiving their results. 

There are various post results services available to you on GCSE results day, including: 

• A Review of Marking– this involves the exam board reviewing their marking to ensure your work was marked accurately in line with the mark scheme. 
• Clerical Re-check– this involves re-checks that all marks have been included and added up correctly. 
• Review of moderation-this is when the coursework from your school/college is reviewed to ensure the marking was done fairly, reliably, and consistently.
• Access to scripts– you can request a scanned copy of your script; this can help you decide about a possible review of marking or help you with future learning/ resit attempts. 

During a review of marking or clerical recheck, your original grade is not protected, this mean it can be lowered, stay the same or be raised. 

Before any requests can be made you will be asked to sign a consent form. 

More information about these post results services can be found here at JCQ-Post-Results-Services-2024.pdf.

These services are available for GCSE qualifications and some Level 2 Vocational subjects, once you have received your results, if you would like to know more about the Post Results services available please email [email protected].

The exam boards deadline is 26th September, please send any requests at least  five working days before this date to ensure you request is received in time.

If you are unable to collect your results from college and need support, students can email [email protected], or call 08000 380 123. 

For more in-depth advice about your next steps, you should contact our Helpzone by either speaking to them on the day, emailing [email protected], or call 08000 380 123.

See the Frequently Asked Questions below before contacting us: 

How do I login to SDConnect? 

As a current student, you will need to select the ‘South Devon Connect’ option on the login screen and use your college email and password to login. 

Where will I find my results on SDConnect? 

Exam results can be found in the Exam button on the homepage of SDConnect. If you have an exam result this button will appear on your profile. 

I can’t access my login. I have tried resetting my password and still can’t get in to SDConnect, what do I do? 

If you are having issues accessing your account, please contact Helpzone by calling them on 08000 380 123, or emailing [email protected]. 

What ID will be accepted? 

We will accept college ID cards, driver’s/provisional license, and passports as forms of identification. 

I haven’t quite got what I needed for my university offer. Is there anything I can do?  

You could get a breakdown of your grade to show the university to see if they will still give you an offer. Either speak to one of our Helpzone team on the day or email [email protected] and they will help get the information you need.   

When do I get the certificates for my qualifications? 

Certificates will be issued in November and we will let you know when and how you will be able to access them. 

I’m a second year student who I got better grades than I thought. Would I be able to get into a better university than I have an offer from?

In this case, you would need to go through the Clearing process and decline your firm choice offer place. You can see advice from UCAS here.  

You can also speak to a member of our Helpzone team on the day or call 08000 380 123 to talk about your options. They can help you to decide whether declining your offer to go into clearing is a good option for you.   

I’m a second year student and I didn’t get the grades I need for my university choice. Is university still an option? 

Yes, it is! Please check the status of your UCAS application via Track. Many students find alternative courses through the UCAS clearing system which matches you with suitable courses that still have vacancies. Find out about clearing 2023.   

You can also speak to a member of our Helpzone team on the day or call 08000 380 123 to talk about your options, as well as our team from the University Centre.  

Can I resit my exam if I am not happy with my result, or I want to see if I can improve it? 

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that there will only be an autumn exam series for GCSE English and maths. 

I want to sit my GCSE English and/or maths exams in the autumn series – how do I do this? 

If you are still studying English or maths GCSE with us and you’d like to try improving your grade in the autumn exam series, we will support you if your teachers think that you are ready for them.

Your English or maths teacher will talk to you about this. If you have left the College you will need to find a centre that can take you as a private candidate to resit the exams.    

What happens if I get a worse grade when I resit my exam(s) in the autumn series? 

You will keep the best grade you achieved.    

I believe the awarding body might have marked my paper wrongly, can I ask for a re-mark? 

The Awarding Body offer a number of post-results options, such as a review of marking but comes with a fee (if your grade changes the awarding body waives the fee). To discuss this and find out the fees set by your awarding body contact: [email protected] 

I am a current student and I’m not sure I have what I need to carry on at College. Will my tutor be there to talk about what to do next?

Tutors will be available on both Thursday 15th and 22nd August to discuss your results. Our Helpzone team will also be on-hand to support you. 

I’m an AS student and I have an E or U grade – what are my options? 

First of all, don’t panic. South Devon College has many other options available. You can speak to a member of our Helpzone team on the day or call 08000 380 123 and we can support you with your options.  

I am at the end of my first year in a BTEC and I can’t see an overall result…

Some BTEC courses are two-year courses, so you won’t get an overall grade until next year. When you return to College your teachers will share your unit grades with you.

What does my BTEC grade mean? 

Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications 

BTEC Level 1/2 Firsts	BTEC Level 1/ 2 Tech Awards	BTEC Level 2 Technicals
Level 2 Distinction (D)	Level 2 Distinction (L2D)	Distinction (D)
Level 2 Merit (M)	Level 2 Merit (L2M)	Merit (M)
Level 2 Pass (P)	Level 2 Pass (L2P)	Pass (P)
Level 1 Pass (L1)	Level 1 Distinction (L1D)
	Level 1 Merit (L1M)
	Level 1 Pass (L1)

Level 3 qualifications 

Single grade qualifications (e.g., National Certificates and National Foundation Diplomas)	If a qualification has multiple grades (e.g., a National Diploma/National Extended Diploma) then each grade is as follows:	BTEC Level 3 Nationals (teaching from 2014)  BTEC (QCF) qualifications
Distinction Star – D*	Distinction star – D*
Distinction – DS	Distinction – D	Distinction (D)
Merit – ME	Merit – M	Merit (M)
Pass – PA	Pass – P	Pass (P)
	For example a triple grade of D*DD would be Distinction Star, Distinction, Distinction.	Near Pass (N)

What UCAS points do I get from my results? 

BTECs 

Grade	UCAS Points
Distinction star – D*	56
Distinction – D	48
Merit – M	32
Pass – P	16

A Levels 

Grade	UCAS Points
A*	56
A	48
B	40
C	32
D	24
E	16

AS Levels

Grade	UCAS Points
A	20
B	16
C	12
D	10
E	6

You can also calculate how many UCAS Points you have by using the UCAS tariff calculator. 

I’m currently studying GCSE / a Level 2 and I don’t know if my grades will allow me to progress. What can I do? 

Either speak to one of our Helpzone team on the day or email [email protected] and they will help get the information you want.

Can I change to a different course for my second year?

If you’re thinking about changing courses, or are worried your grades won’t allow you to progress to your second year, please speak to your tutor. You can also speak to a member of our Helpzone team to explore all your options and get support for what you do next.

I’m a second year student who would like to carry on studying at South Devon College. Are there any options for me? 

If you are 18 and have completed study at Level 3, we have plenty of options for further study right here at South Devon College. You can also speak to a member of our Helpzone team on the day, email [email protected] or call 08000 380 123 to talk about your options. 

• South Devon University Centre is part of South Devon College and located within the main campus. The University Centre offers a range of foundation degrees and full honours degrees, some in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Course details can be found at www.ucsd.ac.uk. You can apply for courses starting this year through clearing – find more details on the website, or talk to a University Centre admissions team when you collect your results on 17^th August.  
• An Apprenticeship will enable you to be paid by an employer, achieve additional qualifications and gain work experience. Typically, as an Apprentice you will spend one day a week at College and the rest of your time will be working in an employer’s business. We work with hundreds of employers right across Devon and offer Apprenticeships across multiple subject areas, at all different levels – from Level 2 to degree apprenticeships. Check out our current vacancies here. 

There’s also advice available from the Government on what to know and do on results days.

If you have any other queries or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 08000 380 123.