Which A-Level subjects are the most popular?
We look at long term trends in A-Level entry numbers over the last twenty years.
Why A-Level physics students are doubly penalised by grading severity
Not only is physics graded more severely than other subjects at A level, students who take it often do so alongside other severely graded subjects.
Does taking A-Level maths improve your grades in physics and computer science?
We compare the A-Level results of students who take A-Level maths and those who don't. We also look at the severity of grading in A-Level physics while we're at it.
Is A level maths a requirement for A level physics and computer science?
The vast majority of students who enter A level physics (and computer science) also enter A level maths
Do disadvantaged students choose different subjects from their peers at Key Stage 5?
We look at the routes that disadvantaged students take at Key Stage 5 and the individual subjects that they choose
How does A-Level subject choice vary around the country?
A question of geography, not demography
Why aren’t students choosing to study English and the arts at A-Level?: Part two
The second post in this series examining the fall in entries to A-Levels in English and the arts. This post focuses on the arts.
Why aren’t students choosing to study English and the arts at A-Level?: Part one
Part one of two posts examining the fall in entries to A-Levels in English and the arts. This post focuses on English.
What impact will Ofqual’s chosen grading system in 2022 have?
Ofqual have decided on a stepped return to pre-pandemic grade distributions. We take a look at what that might mean in practice.