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How the top grades will be awarded in new GCSEs
Ofqual has today (7 September) confirmed how GCSE grades, including 8 and 9, will be awarded.
Investigation into the Sawtooth Effect in GCSEs, AS and A levels
This research looks for past evidence of a so-called ‘Sawtooth Effect’ in the UK.
National Reference Test: information
Information about the National Reference Test being used by Ofqual to support the awarding of GCSEs in England.
Changes to enquiries and appeals
Ofqual has published final decisions that will make challenging GCSE, AS and A level results in England clearer, more consistent and fairer.
Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
A table showing the status of subjects being accredited for teaching from September 2017.
Ofqual programme of events
A list of upcoming events that Ofqual staff members are speaking or presenting at.
Latest
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Ofqual government procurement card data
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- Transparency data
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Ofqual spend data over £25k
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- Transparency data
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Ofqual programme of events
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- Guidance
What we do
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Setting the grade standards of new GCSEs in England: 2017 & 2018
- Consultation outcome
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Entry level qualifications: removing unnecessary regulations
- Open consultation
Our publications
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Ofqual government procurement card data
- Transparency data
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Ofqual spend data over £25k
- Transparency data
Our statistics
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Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: April to June 2016
- National Statistics
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Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: January to March 2016
- National Statistics
Our management
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Sally Collier
Chief Regulator, Ofqual
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Amanda Spielman
Chair, Ofqual
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Marc Baker
Chief Operating Officer, Ofqual
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Dr Michelle Meadows
Executive Director for Strategy, Risk and Research, Ofqual
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Phil Beach CBE
Executive Director for Vocational Qualifications (Interim), Ofqual
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Julie Swan
Executive Director for General Qualifications, Ofqual
Contact Ofqual
Office address
Spring Place
Herald Avenue
Coventry
CV5 6UB
Email public.enquiries@ofqual.gov.uk
Telephone 0300 303 3344
The phone line is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
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