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The key trends in 2023 GCSE and A-level entries

Boost in popularity for maths, computing and classical subjects, but language and creative subjects in trouble

A-level results 2021: What’s behind the north-south divide?

London schools had the biggest jump in the number of top A-level grades awarded this year of any region, with more than twice the increase seen in the north-east. A lobby group of northern business and political leaders claimed the gap underlined Covid’s “disproportionate impact” on northern regions. But more long-standing regional divides and statistical […]

DfE to cover 2021 autumn exam costs for students and schools

The Department for Education has confirmed it will reimburse schools for the cost of organising autumn exams and covering fees for students unhappy with teacher-assessed grades. The government says that given the “unique circumstances” of Covid, students and families should not have to cover exam entry fees if they decide to sit exams in the […]

Post-qualification admissions: Ofqual says university reforms risk ‘unacceptable’ results delays

Ofqual has warned exam results could be delayed and students miss out on places if the government relies on slashing marking time to deliver a radical overhaul of university admissions. The regulator said post-qualification admissions reforms would rely on results for level 3 qualifications, including AS and A Levels, being released up to three weeks […]

Autumn exam series: Boards only required to offer AS-levels in five subjects

Exam boards will only be required to offer AS-level exams in five subjects during this year’s autumn exam series, Ofqual has confirmed. The exams regulator has set out its final plans for an autumn series for pupils who aren’t happy with their teacher assessment grades, following a consultation. Autumn exams will be open to any […]

A-level results 2018: Scores stable, but fewer students get top grades

The average point score per entry for A-levels, as a grade, remained stable at C+ this year, but the proportion of students getting the top grades fell, according to provisional data released today by the Department for Education. As a number the average point score this year was slightly higher at 33.05, compared to 32.12 in […]