Understanding your T Level results
Quick answer
Your T Level result shows more than one thing: an overall grade (Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass), your core grade (A*–E), your occupational specialism grade (Distinction/Merit/Pass) and your industry placement status. Some students receive partial achievement or unclassified instead of a full grade. Here's how to read it and what to do next.What's on your result
| Part | What you'll see |
|---|---|
| Overall T Level grade | Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass — built from your core and specialism grades. |
| Core | A grade from A* to E (or U). |
| Occupational specialism | Distinction, Merit or Pass (or U). |
| Industry placement | Completed / completed with special consideration / not completed. |
If you passed one assessed part but not both, you may see partial achievement; if you achieved neither and didn't complete the placement, unclassified. Neither is the end of the road — you may be able to resit to complete or improve your result.
What to do next
- Going to university? Your overall grade carries UCAS points — see Can you go to university with a T Level?
- Considering an apprenticeship or work? Your specialism and placement experience are real evidence for employers.
- Not the result you hoped for? Talk to your college about resits and options — quickly, as some deadlines are tight around results day.
If your result looks wrong, or you're unsure what it means for an offer, speak to your college straight away — they can check with the awarding organisation and advise on next steps.
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