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.
What might a minimum entry threshold for higher education look like?
We present some data on achievement in A-levels and equivalent that might be useful to those thinking about a minimum entry threshold to higher education.
Which A-Level subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance over the last five years.
What are the most popular subject combinations at A-Level?
Our analysis shows that combinations involving STEM subjects are enduringly popular
Using GCSE average point score as a measure of A-Level prior attainment
Be careful when using GCSE average point score to compare cohorts
The equivalence of A-Levels and reformed BTECs
What does equivalence look like following changes to vocational qualifications?