What Is UCAS Clearing? How to Apply for It After Your A Level Results
Clearing is open until October 20, offering over 30,000 courses and 74,000 spaces, helping students who missed offers or changed university plans, UCAS said.
- On Thursday, August 14, 2025, A-level students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their results from 8am at schools and colleges.
- Students can add choices via the UCAS Hub from 13:00 on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with clearing open until October 20, 2025.
- Almost half of all grades achieved were A* or A, as 79% of A-level entries received A*, A or B grades, and boys outperformed girls for the first time in seven years.
- UCAS reports a record number of students received their first-choice university offers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with over 226,580 pupils accepted at their firm choice, a 4.5% increase from last year.
- After results day, students who did not meet offers can appeal grades and retake examinations during the autumn period, with unlimited subject entries.
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