GCSE Results Day - Careers Advice (Year 11, Thurs 20th August 2026)

This year's GCSE results day is on Thursday 20th August 2026.

Not sure what to do?

Here is some advice to help prepare you and your parents/carers in the lead up to results day:

• GCSE results day 2026: what to expect - The Uni Guide

• How to manage results day: Six tips for parents in summer 2026 - BBC Bitesize

Here is some more advice for on the actual day:

1. Speak to Your Teachers

When you collect your results, talk to your teachers and school staff. They will be able to offer guidance and help you explore your next steps.

2. Contact Your Post-16 Provider

If you were planning to attend a college, sixth form, training provider, or start employment, contact them directly for advice and support.

Local providers include:

• Andover College – 01264 360000

• Bath College – 01225 312191

• Cirencester College – 01285 640994

• Green Labyrinth – 01793 236245

• KGA Sixth Form – 01249 818100

• Lydiard Park Academy – 01793 874224

• New College Swindon – 01793 611470

• Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Sixth Form – 01793 841900

• The Commonweal School – 01793 612727

• The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College – 01793 846100

• The Wellington Academy Sixth Form – 01264 405060

• United College Sixth Form (Swindon Academy) – 01793 426900

• UTC Swindon – 01793 207920

• Wiltshire College and University Centre – 01225 350035

3. National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline

If your results were not what you expected, or if you have changed your plans and need advice, the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline can help.

Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results

Telephone: 0800 100 900

You can also speak to an adviser via webchat: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/webchat/chat

The National Careers Service provides free, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to adults and young people aged 13 and over in England. Qualified careers advisers can support you with:

• Exam results advice

• Education and training options

• Career planning

• Job searching

• Labour market information

4. Join your school's Alumni Network

Stay in Touch - We wish you every success with your future plans! We would love to stay in touch and hear about your achievements and future journeys.

• If you went to Kingsbury Green Academy sign up to be a KGA Alumni here: https://kingsburygreenacademy.com/kga-alumni/ 

  
  

• If you went to Royal Wootton Bassett Academy sign up to be a RWBA Alumni here: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Alumni – Fill in form

• If you went to Lawn Manor Academy sign up to be a LMA Alumni here: https://lawnmanor.org/pupil-and-parent-zone/alumni/

• If you went to The Wellington Academy sign up to be a TWA Alumni here:

  TWA Alumni – Fill out form

  
  

Good luck with your GCSE results and your next steps!