Post-results services following Public Examinations (November 2011)
The Examination Boards offer a Post Results Service which allows access to photocopies of exam scripts, the return of original scripts, clerical checks and re-marks. All services must be administered through the Examinations Office at Bradfield College and, are only applicable to the November exam series.
If on receiving examination results (12 January) your son/daughter is particularly unhappy with the Grade or Mark it may be worth pursuing a result enquiry. The candidate ought to be aware that an enquiry may result in subject grades being confirmed, raised or lowered. It is important to remember that unless the total marks indicate that the next grade up was only narrowly missed it may not be advisable to proceed with an enquiry. This should be discussed with the relevant Head of Department or Housemaster/mistress before proceeding with an enquiry.
All enquiries carry fees which are payable by the parents unless on completion, an enquiry results in a change in the overall Grade. For candidates who have not cashed in (ie, have not been awarded an overall subject grade in the subject concerned), fees will not be incurred where the enquiry leads to a change in the notional unit grade. A consent form must therefore be completed and returned to the Examinations Officer before any enquiry will be initiated.
Access to Scripts
a) Access to Scripts: Original (ATS/O)
Original scripts may be used for reference and analysis. Sometimes the Head of Department may wish to request copies of certain scripts to help with future teaching. This will be done at the College’s expense though permission must be sought from the pupil. Once an original script has been returned it is not possible subsequently to request a re-mark in any circumstances.
Enquiries about Results (EAR) a) Service 1 – clerical check
Available to all candidates: This service is used to check that the marks on the script have been correctly totalled and correctly recorded.
b) Service 2 – re-mark
Available to all candidates: The candidate’s written scripts are re-marked by a Senior Examiner in addition to a clerical check. It is possible to request the return of photocopies of re-marked scripts in conjunction with this service.
There is an appeal process but it is only possible to appeal against an examination board’s failure to comply with due process. It is not possible to appeal against the marks awarded by a board. All appeals must be made through the school and should be discussed with the Deputy Head (Academic) or the Examinations Officer.
For a summary of the Post-Results Services available including deadlines and costs, please click here
For a copy of the Candidate Consent Form for enquiries and appeals about results and access to scripts, please click here