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UK A-Level Results Day 2026: CIE, Edexcel and OxfordAQA key dates

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Oxford AQA does not provide a personal online results portal for A-Level or IGCSE candidates. If you are a school candidate, your school receives your results and gives them to you. If you are a private candidate, you must contact the exam centre where you registered (such as the British Council) to collect your results in person. This page explains the key differences between Oxford AQA, Cambridge CIE, and Pearson Edexcel results access for 2026, and how your results relate to UCAS Clearing.

Oxford AQA results access

Oxford AQA’s official website does not offer a personal login to view results. The exam board sends results to the centre where you sat your exams, not directly to you. For school candidates, the school will distribute the results. For private candidates, the centre that registered you – for example, the British Council – will issue your results when you collect them in person. Always check the AQA results days page for the latest information about when results are released.

Cambridge CIE results access

Cambridge International (CIE) provides an online results portal at myresults.cie.org.uk. School candidates can log in using the unique account and password provided by their school. Private candidates, however, do not have access to this portal; their results are sent directly to the email address they provided during registration. Keep this distinction in mind when preparing for results day.

Pearson Edexcel results access

Pearson Edexcel also offers an online results service through the Results area of qualifications.pearson.com. To log in, you need three pieces of information: your centre number, your candidate number, and your date of birth. All three are required – missing any one will prevent access. Some subjects also include an item-level analysis report alongside your results, which can help you understand your performance.

Using your results for UCAS Clearing

Once you receive your results – whether through a school, a centre, or an online portal – it is essential to save an electronic copy (a screenshot or PDF) of your results slip. You will need this document when you accept an unconditional offer and when you apply for a student visa. If your results do not meet your conditional offer, you may be eligible for UCAS Clearing, which matches students to courses with available places. Clearing places change in real time, so you must check the UCAS Clearing website for the latest vacancies. This article does not predict any specific outcomes or admission results.

Key differences at a glance

Exam boardAccess method for school candidatesAccess method for private candidates
Cambridge CIEmyresults.cie.org.uk with school-issued credentialsResults sent to registered email
Pearson Edexcelqualifications.pearson.com with centre number + candidate number + date of birthSame online portal (if centre provides details)
Oxford AQAResults distributed by schoolCollect from exam centre (e.g., British Council)

Note: The table above summarises the official statements; always refer to the official sources for the most current process.

FAQ

Does Oxford AQA have an online results portal?

No. Oxford AQA’s official website does not provide a personal results portal. Results are sent to your exam centre, and you receive them from that centre – either through your school or by collecting them in person.

How do private candidates get their Oxford AQA results?

Private candidates must contact the exam centre where they registered – for example, the British Council – to collect their results in person. The exam board does not send results directly to you.

What do I need to access Pearson Edexcel results online?

You need your centre number, your candidate number, and your date of birth. All three are required; missing any one will prevent access. Some subjects also include an item-level analysis report.

Can Cambridge CIE private candidates use myresults.cie.org.uk?

No. The portal is for school candidates only, using the account and password provided by their school. Private candidates receive results by email at the address they gave during registration.

When should I save my results?

As soon as you receive your results, save an electronic copy (screenshot or PDF). You will need it later for accepting an unconditional offer and for visa applications.

Where can I find current Clearing vacancies?

Check the UCAS Clearing page for the latest list of courses with available places. Clearing places change in real time, so always rely on the official UCAS website for up-to-date information.

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