Guidance
GQ reporting schedule
Updated 26 June 2025
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| Reporting Dates | Template or description | Collection number | Country scope | Exam series | Data cut-off date | Data Portal opening date | Factual Checks | Qualifications | Link to guidance notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jun-25 | Marking Progress | 5 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 24-Jun-25 | 24-Jun-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Jul-25 | Marking Progress | 6 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 01-Jul-25 | 01-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 09-Jul-25 | Marking Progress | 7 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 08-Jul-25 | 08-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 16-Jul-25 | Marking Progress | 8 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 15-Jul-25 | 15-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| Jul-25 to Aug-25 (multiple dates) | Data Exchange | Not set | England only | Jun-25 | Not set | Not set | Not set | AS, A level, GCSE, Project | Not set |
| 23-Jul-25 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | November 2024 and January 2025 | 22-Jul-25 | 22-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 23-Jul-25 | Mark or grade changes outside of ROMM & appeals | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-24 | 22-Jul-25 | 22-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mark-or-grade-changes-outside-of-reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-romm-and-appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 23-Jul-25 | Marking Progress | 9 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 22-Jul-25 | 22-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 30-Jul-25 | Marking Progress | 10 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 29-Jul-25 | 29-Jul-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 06-Aug-25 | Marking Progress | 11 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 05-Aug-25 | 05-Aug-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 06-Aug-25 | Summer Awarding data - Unit level grade boundary info Linear grade boundary info | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 05-Aug-25 | 05-Aug-25 | Not set | AS, A level, AEA and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 07-Aug-25 | Summer Awarding data - Submit by 2:00pm | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 06-Aug-25 | 06-Aug-25 | Factuals check will usually be issued the next day. AOs are asked to confirm these within few days of receiving the factual checks. | AS, A level, AEA and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 08-Aug-25 | Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence | 1 of 3 | England only | Jun-25 | 07-Aug-25 | 07-Aug-25 | Not set | AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 13-Aug-25 | Marking Progress | 12 of 12 | England only | 2024- 2025 | 12-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 13-Aug-25 | Summer Awarding data - Unit level grade boundary info Linear grade boundary info | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 12-Aug-25 | 12-Aug-25 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 14-Aug-25 | Summer Awarding data - Submit by 2:00pm | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 13-Aug-25 | 13-Aug-25 | Factuals check will usually be issued the next day. AOs are asked to confirm these within few days of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 15-Aug-25 | Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence | 2 of 3 | England only | Jun-25 | 14-Aug-25 | 14-Aug-25 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Sep-25 | Review of Marking and Moderation Data used in Official Statistics | 1 of 3 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 01-Sep-25 | 01-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 04-Sep-25 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | 1 of 4 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 03-Sep-25 | 03-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 10-Sep-25 | Missing Scripts | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 09-Sep-25 | 09-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/missing-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 11-Sep-25 | Modified Papers Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England only | Jun-25 | 07-Aug-25 | 07-Aug-25 | Factual checks will be issued shortly after the return of Access Arrangements data later in the year. AOs will be asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t8a-extended-reviews-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 18-Sep-25 | November and January Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c - Unit level grade boundary information, Linear grade boundary information | 2 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | November 2024 and January 2025 | 15-Sep-25 | 15-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 18-Sep-25 | November and January Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 Data used in Official Statistics | 2 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | November 2024 and January 2025 | 15-Sep-25 | 15-Sep-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 25-Sep-25 | Number of Referrals (processed outside of Access Arrangements Online) Not broken down by country | Not set | Not set | Jun-25 | 24-Sep-25 | 24-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-arrangements-number-of-referrals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| Oct-25 to Dec-25 (multiple dates) | Data Exchange | Not set | England only | November 2025 and January 2026 | Not set | Not set | Not set | GCSE and Project L3 | Not set |
| 30-Sep-25 | Review of Marking and Moderation Data used in Official Statistics | 2 of 3 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 29-Sep-25 | 29-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 01-Oct-25 | Access Arrangements | Not set | England only | 2024 to 2025 | 15-Sep-25 | 15-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | Not set |
| 01-Oct-25 | Access Arrangements - Candidate Level | Not set | England only | 2024 to 2025 | 15-Sep-25 | 15-Sep-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | Not set |
| 02-Oct-25 | E-assessment and Errata | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 01-Oct-25 | 01-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Oct-25 | Entries, Late Entries & Awards - Final Data used in Official Statistics | 2 of 2 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 01-Oct-25 | 01-Oct-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Oct-25 | Examiner/Moderator Posts | Not set | England only | Jun-25 | 01-Oct-25 | 01-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t2-examinermoderator-posts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Oct-25 | Online & Traditional Marking Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 01-Oct-25 | 01-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t5-online-v-traditional-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 06-Oct-25 | Special Consideration Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 05-Oct-25 | 03-Oct-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 09-Oct-25 | Number of candidates taking exams | Not set | Northern Ireland only | Mar-25 | 08-Oct-25 | 08-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 09-Oct-25 | Number of candidates taking exams Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 08-Oct-25 | 08-Oct-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 16-Oct-25 | Complaints | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 | 15-Oct-25 | 15-Oct-25 | Not set | GQs and VQs specified in the guidance notes; for GQ exam boards only | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-guide-to-the-submission-process |
| 23-Oct-25 | Quality of Marking | Not set | England only | Jun-25 | 22-Oct-25 | 22-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 24-Oct-25 | Entries by Year Group - November entries data Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 23-Oct-25 | 23-Oct-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/entries-by-year-group-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 28-Oct-25 | Access to scripts | Not set | England only | Jun-25 | 27-Oct-25 | 27-Oct-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level and AEA | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 11-Nov-25 | Review of Marking and Moderation Final return for summer series Data used in Official Statistics | 3 of 3 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 10-Nov-25 | 10-Nov-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 13-Nov-25 | Malpractice Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 12-Nov-25 | 12-Nov-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level, Project L3 and AEA | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 18-Nov-25 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | 2 of 4 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 17-Nov-25 | 17-Nov-25 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 24-Nov-25 | E-assessment and Errata | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 23-Nov-25 | 21-Nov-25 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 05-Dec-25 | Modified Papers Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England only | Nov-25 | 04-Dec-25 | 04-Dec-25 | Factual checks will be issued shortly after the return of Access Arrangements data following the June series. AOs will be asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t8a-extended-reviews-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Jan-26 | November Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c - Unit level grade boundary information, Linear grade boundary information | 1 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Nov-25 | 27-Dec-25 | 22-Dec-25 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 02-Jan-26 | November Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 - Candidate level cash-in, Candidate level unit/component marks Data used in Official Statistics | 1 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Nov-25 | 27-Dec-25 | 22-Dec-25 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 2 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 2 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 08-Jan-26 | Entries, Late Entries & Awards Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 30-Dec-25 | 30-Dec-25 | Factual checks for this return will be issued shortly after the return for the June series later in the year. AOs will be asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 14-Jan-26 | Mark/Grade changes outside ROMMA | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 13-Jan-26 | 13-Jan-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mark-or-grade-changes-outside-of-reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-romm-and-appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 16-Jan-26 | Marker Recruitment | 1 of 5 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 15-Jan-26 | 15-Jan-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 20-Jan-26 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | 3 of 4 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 19-Jan-26 | 19-Jan-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 04-Feb-26 | Online & Traditional Marking | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 03-Feb-26 | 03-Feb-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t5-online-v-traditional-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 05-Feb-26 | Standard qualification fee | Not set | England only | 2026 | 04-Feb-26 | 04-Feb-26 | Not set | All qualifications which are operational | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-standard-qualification-fee-december-2021 |
| 10-Feb-26 | Entries, Late Entries & Awards Only for AOs with entries in NI | 1 of 2 | Northern Ireland only | Mar-26 | 09-Feb-26 | 09-Feb-26 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 13-Feb-26 | Marker Recruitment | 2 of 5 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 12-Feb-26 | 12-Feb-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 17-Feb-26 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | 4 of 4 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-25 | 16-Feb-26 | 16-Feb-26 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 26-Feb-26 | E-assessment and Errata Only for AOs with entries in NI | Not set | Northern Ireland only | Mar-26 | 25-Feb-26 | 25-Feb-26 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| TBC | Standardisation and awarding dates | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| 10-Mar-26 | Exams timetable | Not set | England only | Jun-26 | 09-Mar-26 | 09-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exams-timetable-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 12-Mar-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c | 2 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 11-Mar-26 | 11-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 12-Mar-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 | 2 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-25 | 11-Mar-26 | 11-Mar-26 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 24-Mar-26 | Special Consideration | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 23-Mar-26 | 23-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 27-Mar-26 | Marker Recruitment | 3 of 5 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 26-Mar-26 | 26-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 27-Mar-26 | Review of Marking and Moderation | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 26-Mar-26 | 26-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics), Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 31-Mar-26 | Specification codes | Not set | England only | 2026 | 30-Mar-26 | 30-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project (all levels) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/specification-codes-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 01-Apr-26 | Number of candidates taking exams Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Nov-25 | 31-Mar-26 | 31-Mar-26 | Factual checks for this return will be issued shortly after the return for the June series later in the year. AOs will be asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 01-Apr-26 | Quality of Marking | Not set | England only | Nov-25 | 31-Mar-26 | 31-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 01-Apr-26 | Entries, Late Entries & Awards | 1 of 2 | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-26 | 31-Mar-26 | 31-Mar-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 07-Apr-26 | Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence | 3 of 3 | England only | Jun-25 | 06-Apr-26 | 02-Apr-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 08-Apr-26 | Access to scripts | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 07-Apr-26 | 07-Apr-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 10-Apr-26 | Entries, Late Entries & Awards Only for AOs with entries in NI | 2 of 2 | Northern Ireland only | Mar-26 | 09-Apr-26 | 09-Apr-26 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 16-Apr-26 | Entries by Year Group Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Jun-26 | 15-Apr-26 | 13-Apr-26 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 1 week of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE, AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/entries-by-year-group-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 24-Apr-26 | Marker Recruitment | 4 of 5 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 23-Apr-26 | 23-Apr-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| TBC | Candidate Level Entries (Presentation File) Drag and Drop | Not set | England only | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| 06-May-26 | January Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c - Unit level grade boundary information Linear grade boundary information - Selected AOs only | 1 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jan-26 | 05-May-26 | 05-May-26 | Not set | Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 06-May-26 | January Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 - Selected AOs only Data used in Official Statistics | 1 of 2 | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jan-26 | 05-May-26 | 05-May-26 | Factual checks will usually be issued within 2 weeks of the collection closing. AOs are asked to confirm these within 2 weeks of receiving the factual checks. | Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 08-May-26 | Marker Recruitment | 5 of 5 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 07-May-26 | 07-May-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process |
| 12-May-26 | Malpractice | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 11-May-26 | 11-May-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 27-May-26 | Marking Progress | 1 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 26-May-26 | 26-May-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 03-Jun-26 | Marking Progress | 2 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 02-Jun-26 | 02-Jun-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 10-Jun-26 | Marking Progress | 3 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 09-Jun-26 | 09-Jun-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 17-Jun-26 | Marking Progress | 4 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 16-Jun-26 | 16-Jun-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 24-Jun-26 | Marking Progress | 5 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 23-Jun-26 | 23-Jun-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 01-Jul-26 | Marking Progress | 6 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 30-Jun-26 | 30-Jun-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 08-Jul-26 | Marking Progress | 7 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 07-Jul-26 | 07-Jul-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 15-Jul-26 | Marking Progress | 8 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 14-Jul-26 | 14-Jul-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| Jul-26 to Aug-26 (multiple dates) | Data Exchange | Not set | England only | Jun-26 | Not set | Not set | Not set | AS, A level, GCSE, Project L3 | Not set |
| 22-Jul-26 | Appeals Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | November 2025 and January 2026 | 21-Jul-26 | 21-Jul-26 | Factual checks for this return will be issued shortly after the return for the June series collected in the following year. AOs will be asked to confirm these within 1 week of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 22-Jul-26 | Mark or grade changes outside of ROMM & appeals | Not set | England, Northern Ireland | Nov-25 | 21-Jul-26 | 21-Jul-26 | Not set | GCSE (English and mathematics) | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mark-or-grade-changes-outside-of-reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-romm-and-appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 22-Jul-26 | Marking Progress | 9 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 21-Jul-26 | 21-Jul-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 29-Jul-26 | Marking Progress | 10 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 28-Jul-26 | 28-Jul-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 05-Aug-26 | Marking Progress | 11 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 04-Aug-26 | 04-Aug-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 05-Aug-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c - Unit level grade boundary information, Linear grade boundary information | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-26 | 04-Aug-26 | 04-Aug-26 | Not set | AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 06-Aug-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 - Submit by 2:00pm Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-26 | 05-Aug-26 | 05-Aug-26 | Factuals check will usually be issued the next day. AOs are asked to confirm these within few days of receiving the factual checks. | AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 07-Aug-26 | Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence | 1 of 3 | England only | Jun-26 | 06-Aug-26 | 06-Aug-26 | Not set | AS and A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 12-Aug-26 | Marking Progress | 12 of 12 | England only | 2025- 2026 | 11-Aug-26 | 11-Aug-26 | Not set | GCSE, AS, A level | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 12-Aug-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c - Unit level grade boundary information, Linear grade boundary information | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-26 | 11-Aug-26 | 11-Aug-26 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 13-Aug-26 | Summer Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 - Submit by 2:00pm Data used in Official Statistics | Not set | England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK | Jun-26 | 12-Aug-26 | 12-Aug-26 | Factuals check will usually be issued the next day. AOs are asked to confirm these within few days of receiving the factual checks. | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |
| 14-Aug-26 | Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence | 2 of 3 | England only | Jun-26 | 13-Aug-26 | 13-Aug-26 | Not set | GCSE | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process |