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Reformed GCSEs in England are graded from 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. Combined science is graded from 9-9 to 1-1.
Rules and regulations for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) qualifications.
Infographics summarising the key trends from GCSE results in 2024.
Qualifications required to gain a licence, job or immigration status are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters. Ofqual has measures to find, prevent and tackle qualification fraud.
Statistics on the number of entries made for qualifications in England.
Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
Grading has continued as normal in summer 2024, following the return to pre-pandemic standards last year. Overall A level results are similar to summer 2023.
Information for Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.
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