Exam results: Students unhappy with estimated grades seek legal advice about appealing GCSE and A

by The Independent, September 11, 2020

Pupils unhappy with their estimated grades have been approaching law firms to help navigate the ”narrow” appeals process for GCSE and A-levels.

Lawyers have told The Independent pupils are seeking advice after feeling let down by grades their teachers estimated after exams were cancelled this year over coronavirus.

In a U-turn after A-level results day, the government announced A-level and GCSE pupils could use these Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs) if higher than moderated marks.

Student protests followed results day, which saw nearly 40 per cent of A-levels downgraded in a controversial moderation process.