Overview
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, results day is a timestamp, not a verdict on your future. Cambridge releases grades in two waves after the June 2026 series — and what you do in the 48 hours after matters more than refreshing the portal at 05:00 GMT.
Quick answer
This section covers Quick answer — ranked by what Cambridge examiners return to most often in past papers.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When are AS/A-Level grades? | 11 August 2026 (05:00 GMT) |
| When are IGCSE/O-Level grades? | 18 August 2026 (05:00 GMT) |
| When are threshold PDFs? | Published 11 August (A Level components) |
| Where to log in? | School portal / myresults.cie.org.uk |
| EAR deadline (June series)? | 20 September 2026 (school cut-offs often mid-August) |
| Waiting before August? | Will my grade hold? · Results Day hub · Post-exam prep |
Cambridge June 2026 results dates
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, local display time varies — British Council centres often publish 1pm local time in some regions. Your school may release statements slightly later even when Cambridge has uploaded grades.
| Qualification | Results release (Cambridge key dates) |
|---|---|
| Cambridge International AS & A Level | Tuesday 11 August 2026 (05:00 GMT / UTC) |
| Cambridge IPQ | 11 August 2026 |
| Cambridge IGCSE | Tuesday 18 August 2026 (05:00 GMT / UTC) |
| Cambridge O Level | 18 August 2026 |
| Cambridge ICE / International Certificate | 18 August 2026 |
Source: Cambridge key dates June 2026 series (international).
Grade thresholds vs your grades
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, threshold tables explain how raw marks mapped to grades for the cohort — they are not a forecast for next year's exams. Before the PDFs land, stress-test your estimate on [Will my grade hold?](/tools/will-my-grade-hold) and the [Results Day 2026 hub](/results-2026). Once Cambridge publishes June 2026 PDFs, we load verified component marks into each [syllabus calculator](/tools/grade-boundary-calculator).
| What | When (June 2026 series) | Where on MarkScheme |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of results (grades) | AS & A Level 11 August; IGCSE/O Level 18 August | Your school portal / myresults.cie.org.uk |
| Grade threshold tables (raw marks per component) | Published 11 August for the June series | Grade boundaries hub · calculator · Will my grade hold? |
Grade boundary guides by subject (2026)
| Subject | Code | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9709 | 9709 boundaries |
| Biology | 9700 | 9700 boundaries |
| Chemistry | 9701 | 9701 boundaries |
| Physics | 9702 | 9702 boundaries |
| Economics | 9708 | 9708 boundaries |
| Geography | 9696 | 9696 boundaries |
| History | 9489 | 9489 boundaries |
| Literature in English | 9695 | 9695 boundaries |
O-Level / IGCSE (grades 18 August): 0460 Geography · 0580 Mathematics · 0610 Biology · 0620 Chemistry · 0625 Physics · 0990 First Language English · 1123 English Language · 2058 Islamiyat · 2059 Pakistan Studies · 2210 Computer Science · 2281 Economics · 3247 First Language Urdu · 4024 Mathematics · 4037 Additional Mathematics · 5054 Physics · 5070 Chemistry · 5090 Biology · 7115 Business Studies · 7707 Accounting · full hub
Why predictions mislead: May/June 2026 thresholds guide.
Edexcel International results? Different portal and UMS grading — see Edexcel results 2026, the IAL Maths UMS explainer, and mark practice.
How to access your results
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, on release morning, the portal can be slow for the first 30 minutes. Have your candidate number and password ready the night before.
- School candidates — your exams officer distributes login details or printed statements. Process varies by centre.
- Portal — many students use Cambridge Candidate Results with credentials from your centre.
- Private candidates — collect results through your registered exam centre (e.g. British Council), not directly from Cambridge.
What to download immediately
- Statement of Results (PDF) — save two copies
- Note syllabus codes, grades, and percentage uniform marks (PUM) where shown
- Screenshot is not enough for official applications — keep the PDF
Reading your grades (without misreading them)
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, a B with PUM 79 is not “almost an A” on a certificate — but it tells you improvement is close. See [grade boundaries for past-paper students](/blog/cambridge-grade-boundaries-past-papers) for how thresholds relate to revision.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Grade (A*, A, B…) | Official outcome for that syllabus |
| PUM (0–100) | Where you sit inside the grade band — not the same as raw paper % |
| Component grades | Per-paper breakdown when issued |
| X / Q / Pending | Incomplete marking or administrative hold — contact exams officer |
Key takeaway: One grade is a snapshot. Your error patterns from marked past papers usually predicted the outcome — use them for the next move.
If results meet or beat your target
If you are continuing to A2 or university prep, keep one marked past paper per subject as a baseline — not to cram, but to remember what honest marking felt like.
| Next step | Why |
|---|---|
| Save PDFs + back up email | University and visa applications |
| Thank teachers / note what worked | Repeatable study habits matter for A2 |
| Light rest before next term | Burnout after results week is real |
If results miss your target
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, do not post your full statement publicly or argue with teachers on results morning. Use this order:
Hour 0–24: breathe and collect facts
- List subjects below offer requirements
- Note components with surprisingly low marks vs your mocks
- Read retakes and resits strategy
Hour 24–48: talk to your exams officer
Ask specifically:
- Is a clerical check or priority re-mark appropriate?
- What is the school’s internal EAR deadline? (Often earlier than Cambridge’s)
- Can you enter November 2026 resits for which components?
Full process: Enquiry about Results guide.
Week 1: choose one path per subject
| Path | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Accept and move on | Grade meets minimum for your next step |
| EAR (remark) | One component clearly below marked mock trend |
| November resit | Whole subject or single component retake planned |
| Re-mark + resit backup | Borderline university offer |
Enquiries about results deadline (June series)
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, cambridge’s final deadline for Enquiries about Results from the June 2026 series is 20 September 2026. Schools often set mid-August internal cut-offs — missing your centre’s date cannot be fixed by Cambridge.
Planning revision before November resits
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, if you are resitting:
- Request access to your marked scripts where your centre allows post-EAR review
- Re-mark your June paper against the scheme — no generosity
- Build a 10-week plan from 4-week sprint structure, extended
- Upload weak answers to MarkScheme weekly if you lack a teacher
Results day stress — what helps
For Cambridge Cambridge past paper revision, see [exam stress and past-paper balance](/blog/exam-stress-and-past-paper-balance-2026).
| Helps | Hurts |
|---|---|
| Checking with one trusted adult | Comparing grades in group chats |
| One celebration / one walk | Doom-scrolling “leaked boundaries” |
| Writing three facts + one next step | Deciding university fate before speaking to counsellor |
FAQ
November series results typically release in mid-January (AS/A-Level first, IGCSE/O-Level a few days later). June 2026 dates above do not apply to that series.
When are November 2025 series results if I sat then?
Can I appeal directly to Cambridge?
Students apply through schools or registered centres via Cambridge International Direct — not by emailing Cambridge yourself. Private candidates use their exam centre.
Do grade boundaries come out on results day?
Grades and grade threshold tables are not always released at the same moment. For June 2026, AS & A Level grades and component threshold tables both published on 11 August. IGCSE and O Level grades publish 18 August. Use our grade boundaries hub once thresholds are live.
How do I practise for a resit now?
Same syllabus, same mark schemes. Start with how many past papers and mark every one.