Ahead of Results Day, we want to offer guidance and support.
Ahead of Results Day, we want to offer guidance and support. You are not alone; email Launchpad@stdavidscollege.ac.uk or visit us in College for in-person help from 8:30am on Thursday 13 August.
Prepare in advance by reading this email and the attached Guide to UCAS & Results Day 2026. UCAS also has useful advice: UCAS Clearing & Results Day.
Accessing Your College Results
Thursday 13 August
We strongly advise you to come into College to collect your results, as there will be support on hand to help you to understand them and navigate any decisions (e.g. related to UCAS) – this will include College staff and some local universities. Please note, results cannot be given over the phone.
- In person: Collect from College, 8:30–11:00am (support available from staff and some universities). If someone collects for you, they must bring a signed letter of permission from you.
- Online: Results will be emailed and on Cedar from 8:30am (delivery may be delayed due to the large volume of results being distributed).
Querying Your Results
GCSE Results
Thursday 20th August
Send proof of results to your chosen universities (they do not receive these automatically). You can forward the results email or send a photo of your results slip (collectable from College). Certificates will not be available until towards the end of the calendar year.
- Visit UCAS → Search chosen course under Choose Your Future.
- Click Courses / See All.
- Select “I live in Wales” (this is your current residence, not study location).
- Filter for Clearing.
- Call universities’ Clearing helplines (see their websites) and ask about accommodation available for Clearing applicants. You can ring as many as you wish but can only enter one choice after 1pm on the UCAS website.
UCAS Clearing updates constantly; check regularly.
To apply to a more competitive university, use Clearing. Please contact universities first before withdrawing your Firm Choice; once it is withdrawn, it cannot be reinstated.
Your chosen university may still accept you; this could either be for your chosen course or a similar but alternative course (e.g. Biomedical Science changed to Biology).
If you are not accepted by your Firm Choice but meet your Insurance Choice offer, you will be accepted automatically; then check and update Student Finance if needed.
If not, explore Clearing and check UCAS Track regularly.
Please complete the Additional Year of Study 2026 application if you wish to return for another year. The application will re-open on the 13 August at 8:00am.
Leavers Celebration
The College Leavers Celebration will take place on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm at St David’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff. Refreshments will follow in the Cornerstone opposite the Cathedral.
Final advice: Be open to backup plans and seek guidance from people you trust. The Launchpad team can support you with Higher Education, employment, and apprenticeships; email Launchpad@stdavidscollege.ac.uk.