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GQ reporting schedule

Updated 6 July 2026
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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
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 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
09-Sep-26 Missing Scripts Not set England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jun-26 07-Sep-26 07-Sep-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/missing-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
10-Sep-26 Modified Papers Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland Jun-26 07-Aug-26 07-Aug-26 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
16-Sep-26 Standardisation and awarding dates Not set England only November 2026 and January 2027 14-Sep-26 14-Sep-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A levels and Project Level 3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vtq-ptq-standardisation-and-awarding-dates
17-Sep-26 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 2025 and January 2026 16-Sep-26 16-Sep-26 Not set GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
17-Sep-26 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 2025 and January 2026 16-Sep-26 16-Sep-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 (English and mathematics) and Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
Oct-25 to Dec-25 (multiple dates) Data Exchange Not set England only November 2026 and January 2027 Not set Not set Not set GCSE and Project L3 Not set
30-Sep-26 Access Arrangements - Candidate Level Not set England, Northern Ireland 2025 to 2026 14-Sep-26 14-Sep-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level Not set
01-Oct-26 E-assessment and Errata Not set England, Northern Ireland Jun-26 29-Sep-26 29-Sep-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-assessment-and-errata-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
01-Oct-26 Entries, Late Entries & Awards - Final Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland Mar-26 and Jun-26 29-Sep-26 29-Sep-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 and Project (all levels) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t1-entries-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
01-Oct-26 Online & Traditional Marking Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jun-26 29-Sep-26 29-Sep-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t5-online-v-traditional-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
05-Oct-26 Special Consideration Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland November 2025 and June 2026 02-Oct-26 02-Oct-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 and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-consideration-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
08-Oct-26 Number of candidates taking exams Not set Northern Ireland only Mar-26 06-Oct-26 06-Oct-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
08-Oct-26 Number of candidates taking exams Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jun-26 06-Oct-26 06-Oct-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 and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/number-of-candidates-taking-exams-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
15-Oct-26 Complaints Not set England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 13-Oct-26 13-Oct-26 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
22-Oct-26 Quality of Marking Not set England only Jun-26 20-Oct-26 20-Oct-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
23-Oct-26 Entries by Year Group - November entries data Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland Nov-26 21-Oct-26 21-Oct-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 (English and mathematics) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/entries-by-year-group-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
28-Oct-26 Access to scripts Not set England only November 2025 and June 2026 26-Oct-26 26-Oct-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-scripts-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
29-Oct-26 Word processed scripts Not set England, Northern Ireland Jun-26 27-Oct-26 27-Oct-26 Not set GCSE, AS and A level Not set
04-Nov-26 Review of Marking and Moderation Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland November 2025 and June 2026 02-Nov-26 02-Nov-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 (all levels) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reviews-of-marking-and-moderation-guide-to-the-submissions-process
12-Nov-26 Malpractice Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland November 2025 and June 2026 10-Nov-26 10-Nov-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, Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malpractice-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
04-Jan-27 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-26 21-Dec-26 21-Dec-26 Not set GCSE (English and mathematics) and Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
04-Jan-27 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-26 21-Dec-26 21-Dec-26 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
13-Jan-27 Mark/Grade changes outside ROMMA Not set England, Northern Ireland November 2025 and June 2026 11-Jan-27 11-Jan-27 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
15-Jan-27 Marker Recruitment 1 of 5 England only 2026- 2027 14-Jan-27 14-Jan-27 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process
04-Feb-27 Standard qualification fee Not set England only 2027 07-Jan-27 03-Feb-27 Not set All qualifications which are operational https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-standard-qualification-fee-december-2021
12-Feb-27 Marker Recruitment 2 of 5 England only 2026- 2027 11-Feb-27 11-Feb-27 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process
16-Feb-27 Appeals Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland November 2025, January 2026, June 2026 12-Feb-27 12-Feb-27 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 L1, L2, L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appeals-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
10-Mar-27 Exams timetable Not set England only Jun-27 08-Mar-27 08-Mar-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level and Project https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exams-timetable-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
10-Mar-27 Standardisation and awarding dates Not set England only Jun-27 08-Mar-27 08-Mar-27 Not set GCSE, AS and A levels and Project Level 3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vtq-ptq-standardisation-and-awarding-dates
11-Mar-27 Summer Awarding data - Template 1ab and 1c 2 of 2 England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jun-26 10-Mar-27 10-Mar-27 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
11-Mar-27 Summer Awarding data - Template 2 and 3 2 of 2 England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jun-26 10-Mar-27 10-Mar-27 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
26-Mar-27 Marker Recruitment 3 of 5 England only 2026- 2027 25-Mar-27 25-Mar-27 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process
31-Mar-27 Specification codes Not set England only 2027 29-Mar-27 29-Mar-27 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
31-Mar-27 Number of candidates taking exams Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Nov-26 29-Mar-27 29-Mar-27 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
31-Mar-27 Quality of Marking Not set England only Nov-26 29-Mar-27 29-Mar-27 Not set GCSE (English and mathematics) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-of-marking-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
06-Apr-27 Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence 3 of 3 England only Jun-26 05-Apr-27 05-Apr-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
15-Apr-27 Entries by Year Group Data used in Official Statistics Not set England, Northern Ireland Jun-27 13-Apr-27 13-Apr-27 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
23-Apr-27 Marker Recruitment 4 of 5 England only 2026- 2027 22-Apr-27 22-Apr-27 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 Jun-27 Not set Not set Not set Not set Not set
05-May-27 January Awarding data - Template 1c - Selected AOs only 1 of 2 England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jan-27 04-May-27 04-May-27 Not set Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
05-May-27 January Awarding data - Template 2 - Selected AOs only Data used in Official Statistics 1 of 2 England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Other UK, Non-UK Jan-27 04-May-27 04-May-27 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
07-May-27 Marker Recruitment 5 of 5 England only 2026- 2027 06-May-27 06-May-27 Not set GCSE, AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marker-recruitment-guide-to-the-submissions-process
26-May-27 Marking Progress 1 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 25-May-27 25-May-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
02-Jun-27 Marking Progress 2 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 01-Jun-27 01-Jun-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
09-Jun-27 Marking Progress 3 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 08-Jun-27 08-Jun-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
16-Jun-27 Marking Progress 4 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 15-Jun-27 15-Jun-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
23-Jun-27 Marking Progress 5 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 22-Jun-27 22-Jun-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
30-Jun-27 Marking Progress 6 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 29-Jun-27 29-Jun-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
07-Jul-27 Marking Progress 7 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 06-Jul-27 06-Jul-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
14-Jul-27 Marking Progress 8 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 13-Jul-27 13-Jul-27 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-27 Not set Not set Not set AS, A level, GCSE, Project L3 Not set
21-Jul-27 Marking Progress 9 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 20-Jul-27 20-Jul-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
28-Jul-27 Marking Progress 10 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 27-Jul-27 27-Jul-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
04-Aug-27 Marking Progress 11 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 03-Aug-27 03-Aug-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
04-Aug-27 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-27 03-Aug-27 03-Aug-27 Not set AS, A level, AEA and Project L3 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
05-Aug-27 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-27 04-Aug-27 04-Aug-27 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
06-Aug-27 Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence 1 of 3 England only Jun-27 05-Aug-27 05-Aug-27 Not set AS and A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
11-Aug-27 Marking Progress 12 of 12 England only 2026- 2027 10-Aug-27 10-Aug-27 Not set GCSE, AS, A level https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marking-progress-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
11-Aug-27 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-27 10-Aug-27 10-Aug-27 Not set GCSE https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-awarding-data-guide-to-the-data-submission-process
12-Aug-27 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-27 11-Aug-27 11-Aug-27 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
13-Aug-27 Grades awarded using alternative assessment evidence 2 of 3 England only Jun-27 12-Aug-27 12-Aug-27 Not set GCSE https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-assessment-guide-to-the-data-submission-process