Guidance for schools and colleges
Clearing for schools and colleges
We've put together these pages to help you understand the Clearing process, provide the best advice and guidance, and answer key questions your students may have.
We're here to support you, so you can support your students.
How to prepare for Results Day
Good planning and preparation are the best ways to reduce last-minute panic.
As a teacher, you are one of the first people your students will see to talk to if they are disappointed – or if they have exceeded their expectations.
So how can you prepare ahead of results day?
Find out what your students want to do
This is likely to be one of the most important questions on the day: do your students have their heart set on a particular course, or a particular university?
My students want to study a particular course
If course is key, direct your students towards UCAS’ search toolLink opens in a new window
My students want to come to Warwick through Clearing
Clearing is open to students who:
- Did not achieve predicted exam results
- Decided to apply at the last minute
- Have changed their mind about their course
- Had better exam results than you expected
What is Clearing?
Our quick animation explains what UCAS Clearing is, how it works and what happens on A level results day (or whenever you receive your exam results).
What should you tell your students?
Anything you can share with your students before results day might help to reassure them and give them an edge on the day.
Our Clearing Advice and Guidance FAQs outline how the Clearing process works and how to prepare.
You can also direct students to the following videos:
How to contact us on Results Day
Our dedicated Teachers Hotline (02476 575 152) is open on A level Results Day.
Our main Clearing Hotline is open from Thursday 18th August. Our Confirmation Hotline number is 02476 533 544.
In the meantime, why not sign up to our mailing list for notifications for when we make courses live or update our guidance?
What information should your students have to hand?
When your students call Warwick on results day, they will need some key information to hand.
- Their UCAS ID
- The full name of the course they are interested in applying for
- Their qualifications
What if someone does better than they expected in their exams?
For students whose grades exceed their expectations, you should suggest that they contact us on results day.
How to contact us before Results Day
Sign up for our schools mailing list
How to contact us on Results Day
Our dedicated Teachers Hotline (02476 575 152) is open on A level Results Day.
Our main Clearing Hotline is open from Thursday 18th August. Our Confirmation Hotline number is 02476 533 544.
Clearing for schools and colleges
We've put together these pages to help you understand the Clearing process, provide the best advice and guidance, and answer key questions your students may have.
We're here to support you, so you can support your students.
What you need to know
How to prepare for Results Day
Good planning and preparation are the best ways to reduce last-minute panic.
As a teacher, you are one of the first people your students will see to talk to if they are disappointed – or if they have exceeded their expectations.
So how can you prepare ahead of results day?
Find out what your students want to do
This is likely to be one of the most important questions on the day: do your students have their heart set on a particular course, or a particular university?
My students want to study a particular course
If course is key, direct your students towards UCAS’ search toolLink opens in a new window
See which courses we have available in Clearing.
My students want to come to Warwick through Clearing
Clearing is open to students who:
- Did not achieve predicted exam results
- Decided to apply at the last minute
- Have changed their mind about their course
- Had better exam results than you expected
Find out more about Clearing at Warwick
What is Clearing?
Our quick animation explains what UCAS Clearing is, how it works and what happens on A level results day (or whenever you receive your exam results).
What should you tell your students?
Anything you can share with your students before results day might help to reassure them and give them an edge on the day.
Our Clearing Advice and Guidance FAQs outline how the Clearing process works and how to prepare.
You can also direct students to the following videos:
What information should your students have to hand?
When your students call Warwick on results day, they will need some key information to hand.
- Their UCAS ID
- The full name of the course they are interested in applying for
- Their qualifications
What if someone does better than they expected in their exams?
For students whose grades exceed their expectations, you should suggest that they contact us on results day.
How to contact us before Results Day
Sign up for our schools mailing list
How to contact us on Results Day
Our dedicated Teachers Hotline (02476 575 152) is open on A level Results Day.
Our main Clearing Hotline is open from Thursday 18th August. Our Confirmation Hotline number is 02476 533 544.