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Explaining how GCSE and A level grade boundaries work: why they change yearly, how standards are maintained, and how final grades are determined fairly.
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the…
There are 9 qualification levels. Entry level Each entry level…
Qualifications outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland use different…
How to get a grade reviewed (GCSE or AS or A level or other qualifications) by your school or college: how to appeal to your exam board and to Ofqual.
Useful information and resources on how GCSE and A level exams are graded, produced with headteachers and teachers in mind
Guide for teachers and heads explaining GCSE and A level grading: how marking works, how grade boundaries are set, and how student grades are determined fairly.
Grade descriptors for GCSEs graded 9 to 1. Designed to provide an indication of the likely level of performance at grades 2, 5 and 8.
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