Universities ranked by how well your grades match their clearing requirements. Not a random list — ordered by your chances.
🗣️ What to say on the phone
A personalised call script ready before you dial. So you know exactly what to say when an admissions tutor picks up — even if you're nervous.
🔄 Backup options if it doesn't work
A shortlist of realistic alternatives, not just your first choice. So if your first call doesn't work out, you already know who to try next.
🗺️ A clear plan for every scenario
Whether you smash your grades, just miss, or need clearing. You'll know what to do before results day arrives.
The five scenarios
Smash your grades
Opens doors to higher-ranked universities. The app shows you who to call to upgrade your place.
Meet your predictions
Most likely outcome. The app confirms your firm choice and sets up a backup plan in case anything changes.
Slight miss (1–2 grades)
Grade boundaries shift every year. The app gives you a clear calling list, realistic options, and a script for each.
Big miss
It happens to strong students. The app finds realistic clearing options fast — ranked by your actual chances, not alphabetically.
No offer going into results day
Clearing is your main route. The app tells you exactly where to start and how fast to move.
What's included
📋 A plan for every scenario
The app generates a step-by-step plan for all five possible results day situations, built from your predicted grades and application history.
🎯 Matched to your grades
Enter your results and the app shows which universities are realistic, ranked by how well your grades match their published clearing requirements.
📞 Ready-made call scripts
Personalised scripts for each university so you sound confident even if you're nervous.
⚡ Fast-track for results day
Already have your results? Skip the setup. Enter your grades and subject interests and get your matches in under two minutes.
🏥 Medicine clearing included
Covers UCAT scores, medicine-specific universities, interview preparation and the specific rules that apply to medical clearing — including verbal offer before UCAS acceptance.
📱 Hotlines, not just websites
Every university comes with a verified clearing hotline number. Tap to call directly from the app on results day.
The data
Built using real university clearing data. Not guesswork. It's a guide, not a guarantee.
What data does the app use
📚 Published entry requirements
The minimum UCAS points and specific subject requirements each university has published for clearing entry. Taken from official university clearing pages and UCAS. Not invented or estimated.
📅 Two years of clearing history
Whether each university participated in clearing in 2023 and 2024, and which universities historically have places. Universities with a track record are ranked higher in your results.
📞 Verified clearing hotlines
Direct hotline numbers for every university in the dataset, verified from official sources. Not general switchboard numbers — these are the lines staffed specifically for clearing calls.
🏥 UCAT data for medicine
For medicine applicants, the app factors in your UCAT score and SJT band alongside A-level grades to assess clearing chances at each medical school.
Match scores explained
What does the match score mean?
The percentage reflects how well your UCAS points compare to the university's published clearing entry requirements.
Score
Meaning
75%+
Strong match. Your grades meet or exceed published requirements.
55–74%
Good match. Minor gap — worth calling.
35–54%
Possible. Significant gap — may need flexibility.
Below 35%
Reach. Very significant gap.
Is the score a guarantee?
No. Entry requirements shift on results day based on live demand. A 60% score doesn't mean a 60% chance of a place — it means your grades are close to last year's published requirements. Always check UCAS Clearing live on the day. This is a guide, not a guarantee.
How current is the data
How many universities are covered?
84 UK universities, covering all Russell Group universities, most pre-1992 universities, and the larger post-1992 universities with strong clearing track records.
When was the data last updated?
The dataset is based on 2024 clearing information and will be updated before August 2026 results day. Entry requirements can change year to year — the app will reflect the most current published data available.
FAQ & Data Methodology
How Clearing Compass works, what data it uses, and what the match scores actually mean.
About the app
What is Clearing Compass?
A tool that helps A-level students prepare for university clearing. It builds a personalised plan based on your grades and subject interests, shows which universities are worth calling on results day, and gives you ready-made call scripts so you can move quickly.
Who is it for?
Any student going through the 2026 UCAS clearing process. Whether you didn't get the grades for your offer, have no offer and are entering clearing directly, or want to upgrade after better-than-expected results. There's also a medicine-specific track for UCAT applicants.
Does it work for medicine?
Yes. The app has a dedicated medicine clearing section covering UCAT requirements, historically participating medical schools, interview preparation, and the specific rules around medicine clearing (verbal offer before UCAS acceptance, same-day interviews, etc).
The dataset
How many universities are in the dataset?
84 UK universities, covering all Russell Group universities, most pre-1992 universities, and the larger post-1992 universities with strong clearing track records.
What does the match score mean?
The percentage reflects how well your UCAS points compare to the university's published clearing entry requirements.
Score
Meaning
75%+
Your grades meet or exceed published requirements
55–74%
Good chance — minor gap, worth calling
35–54%
Possible — significant gap, may need flexibility
Below 35%
Reach — very significant gap
Why might my score be wrong?
Entry requirements shift on results day based on live demand. A 60% score doesn't mean a 60% chance of getting a place — it means your grades are close to last year's requirements. Always check UCAS Clearing live on the day.
What's included
📋 A plan for every scenario
Exceeded your predictions? Just missed? No offer? The app generates a step-by-step plan for all five possible results day situations, before the day arrives.
🎯 Matched to your grades
Enter your results and the app shows which universities are realistic, ranked by how well your grades match their published clearing requirements.
📞 Ready-made call scripts
Know exactly what to say when an admissions tutor picks up. Personalised scripts for each university so you sound confident even if you're nervous.
⚡ Fast-track for results day
Already have your results? Skip the setup. Enter your grades and subject interests and get your clearing matches in under two minutes.
🏥 Medicine clearing included
Covers UCAT scores, medicine-specific universities, interview preparation and the specific rules that apply to medical clearing — including verbal offer before UCAS acceptance.
📱 Hotlines, not just websites
Every university comes with a verified clearing hotline number. Tap to call directly from the app on results day.
How it works
What does Clearing Compass actually do?
You fill in your predicted grades and subject interests before results day. The app builds a personalised clearing plan for five possible results day scenarios. When your grades arrive, you enter them and the app shows which universities are realistic, ranked by fit, with verified hotlines and a call script for each.
Set this up before results day
The more you put in before results day, the more personalised your plan is. Add your grades, shortlist universities you like, and set your subject interests. Then on results day you just enter your final grades and tap "Find My Clearing Matches."
Match scores explained
What does the match score mean?
The percentage reflects how well your UCAS points compare to the university's published clearing entry requirements.
Score
Meaning
75%+
Strong match. Your grades meet or exceed published requirements.
55–74%
Good match. Minor gap — worth calling.
35–54%
Possible. Significant gap — may need flexibility.
Below 35%
Reach. Very significant gap.
Is the score a guarantee?
No. Entry requirements shift on results day based on live demand. A 60% score doesn't mean a 60% chance of a place — it means your grades are close to last year's published requirements. Always check UCAS Clearing live on the day. This is a guide, not a guarantee.
Data sources
What data does the app use?
📚 Published entry requirements — The minimum UCAS points and specific subject requirements each university has published for clearing entry. Taken from official university clearing pages and UCAS.
📅 Two years of clearing history — Whether each university participated in clearing in 2023 and 2024, and which universities historically have places. Universities with a track record are ranked higher.
📞 Verified clearing hotlines — Direct hotline numbers for every university in the dataset, verified from official sources. Not general switchboard numbers.
🏥 UCAT data for medicine — For medicine applicants, the app factors in your UCAT score and SJT band alongside A-level grades to assess clearing chances at each medical school.
Where does the data come from?
Entry requirements and UCAS codes are taken from official university clearing pages and UCAS. Clearing history (2023–2024 participation) is manually verified. Hotline numbers are from official university contact pages. No data is invented or estimated.
How current is the data?
The dataset is based on 2024 clearing information and will be updated before August 2026 results day. Entry requirements can change year to year — the app will reflect the most current published data available.