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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…
Useful information on how qualifications are graded, produced with headteachers and teachers in mind but helpful for anyone with an interest in learning more.
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.
You can challenge a grade or the result of a qualification if you think…
Contact your school or college to challenge a GCSE, AS level or A level…
If you think the exam board did not correctly follow the appeal process,…
Number of reviews in England for GCSEs in November 2018 series and for project qualifications in June 2018, November 2018 and January 2019 series
Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.
Statistics on the number of appeals against results for GCSEs, AS and A levels and Project qualifications for November 2022, January 2023 and summer 2023 exam series.
A comprehensive set of QAR resources to offer information and support for training providers.
Publications relating to the GRADE (Grading and admissions data for England) data sharing project between Ofqual, UCAS and Department for Education.
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