Explanation of results on your certificate

You can find an explanation of the results shown on your certificate on the links below:

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN)

QANs are provided where the specifications are approved by the regulators of external qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Explanation of the symbols

+ The student was exempt from part of the qualification.

# The student was absent from one (or more) of the assessments in this qualification and was awarded zero marks for it.

ยง Denotes where a subject qualification is not regulated by Ofqual.

Ofqual regulate GCSEs that are available in England. This regulator does not regulate any modular GCSE qualifications or any linear GCSE English or English Language qualifications where speaking and listening assessments contribute to the grade awarded, which are available in other countries.

For clarity, this means that all three of our regulatory bodies logos appear on all of our A-level certificates and on all of our GCSE certificates, however Ofqual has not regulated those qualifications with results for:

Level

Subject

Subject Award Code

Qualification Number

GCSE

Biology

4601

6007114X

GCSE

Chemistry

4602

60071163

GCSE

Physics

4603

60071175

GCSE

Science

4605

60071187

GCSE

Additional Science

4608

60071151

GCSE

English

5702

50079177

GCSE

English Language

5707

50079189

Conditions of issue

This certificate is and remains the property of AQA at all times and is issued on the following conditions:

(a) Any alteration to this certificate makes it invalid.

(b) This certificate must be returned to AQA on request.

(c) Students whose level of achievement is below the minimum judged by AQA will receive an UNCLASSIFIED (U (u)) result. U grades do not appear on a certificate.

Use of an altered certificate could constitute a criminal offence.

If there is any doubt about the details recorded on the certificate, write for confirmation to the Chief Executive Officer at AQA, Devas Street, Manchester, MI5 6EX.

Comparison of qualifications

A comparison of qualifications can be obtained as follows: