GCSE Remark advice

I have recently got my gcses back and have noticed I am 1-2 marks off the next grade
I am 1 mark off a 5 in maths which is strange since I have only been receiving 6s throughout the year, hence I have requested a remark.

However I am also 1 mark off a 9 in English literature and 2 marks off a 7 in English language,
I am a bit worried about requesting a remark due to as English is a subjective subject and I could be downgraded heavily and lose my 8,
Should I still request a remark due to as I am very close to the next grades?

Thankyou

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Original post by myusernameidk

I have recently got my gcses back and have noticed I am 1-2 marks off the next grade
I am 1 mark off a 5 in maths which is strange since I have only been receiving 6s throughout the year, hence I have requested a remark.
However I am also 1 mark off a 9 in English literature and 2 marks off a 7 in English language,
I am a bit worried about requesting a remark due to as English is a subjective subject and I could be downgraded heavily and lose my 8,
Should I still request a remark due to as I am very close to the next grades?
Thankyou

In most cases, if you're close to the higher grade boundary then your marks won't decrease to the point where your grade goes down. I think it's safe for you to get a remark, I'm also getting one in English language since I was 2 marks off a 9.

Well done on your GCSEs either way, those are amazing grades 👏!