Two weeks ago, I received my GCSE results from the AQA exam board. To my surprise, my grades were significantly lower than the marks I achieved in the mock exams just two weeks prior. As someone who has always remained consistent in their academic performance, this unexpected drop in my grades was shocking. Upon speaking with classmates and hearing from other students across the region, I discovered I was not alone. Many students, just like me, have experienced discrepancies between their mock results and the final grades we were awarded.

We understand that exams are challenging and there can be variations in performance, but the scale of this issue points to a potentially larger problem. Misgraded exams can have detrimental effects on our futures, influencing college admissions and career paths. It is crucial to address this issue promptly to ensure fairness and integrity in our examination system.

To rectify this situation, we urge the AQA exam board to conduct a thorough review and remark of the 2026 GCSE exams for all Year 11 students who believe there is a discrepancy. This process should be accompanied by transparent criteria and regular updates on the progress of the review, ensuring students are not kept in the dark about their academic futures.

Furthermore, we propose a more robust examination review system, which includes double-marking protocols or additional examiner training to prevent similar issues in the future. Introducing these measures would restore trust in the exam process and reassure students that their hard work will be fairly evaluated.

Over 500,000 students take their GCSEs each year, and any pervasive inconsistency in grading could affect thousands of futures. We must address this issue promptly to maintain the credibility of our education system.

Please sign this petition to support fair and accurate grading for all GCSE AQA students. Together, we can push for the changes necessary to protect our educational future.