Results Day and Appeals 2026

Friday 19th June 2026

Results Day – Tuesday 4th August

This year all students will receive their results on Tuesday 4th August. Certificates will arrive in the post and, if your child has signed up for MyQualificationsScotland (formally MySQA), they will also receive a text message or email to inform them of their results too.

Students should not come into school on results day, as staff will not be available.

We know that our students have worked incredibly hard this year – but this will nevertheless be an anxious time. Whilst we hope that they receive the results they are expecting, it is important to know the process for Appeals, should one be required.

Qualifications Scotland have prepared this document to support students, following their results, to support them in deciding whether an appeal is right for them.

Your Results – Qualifications Scotland

Appeals Process 2026

The Appeals 2026 service will be the same as last year’s service – students can request a marking review of their ‘Qualifications Scotland-marked assessment components’ (i.e. exam papers and assignments). Alternative assessment evidence’, like prelims, will not be accepted for this service. The service will be free and available to all students. Whilst students will be able to appeal directly to Qualifications Scotland, we would advise that they appeal following a discussion with their teacher.

Appeals 2026 will include a priority service for students with conditional offers for further education, training or employment. To use this service you must have an existing offer (e.g. via UCAS) that you can share with Qualifications Scotland. Students who require this service should enter their appeal directly, as the deadline is very tight this session.

Should I appeal?

If you are considering an appeal for one of your grades, then you are advised to discuss it with your teacher. Whilst you can appeal directly, and no ‘evidence’ is sent by the school, you might want to know more about your ‘breakdown’ (marks) in the exam, and you should  consider your performance over the last year before you make a decision.

You must also be aware that proceeding with an appeal can result in your grade going up, staying the same or – in a minority of cases – going down.

Dates for Appeals

• Tuesday 20 August at 11.59 pm for priority appeals
• Tuesday 25 August at 11.59 pm for all other appeals

Please be aware if you register for an appeal yourself there are earlier deadlines – these are available via the Qualifications Scotland website.

If you would like to discuss your results, or the appeals process, the Qualifications Scotland email inbox will be open on 4th August to respond to questions: lasswadehs-sqa@midlothian.education

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