How did the gender gap in top GCSE grades change during the pandemic?
A subject-by-subject breakdown of gender gaps before, during and after the pandemic.
Did independent schools really “fiddle” their A-Level grades more than other schools in 2021?
We investigate whether the data justifies claims that independent schools 'fiddled' their results last year
Why were GCSE grades in independent schools so high during the pandemic?
The attainment gap between independent and state schools has widened more than ever since the start of the pandemic.
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.
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.
GCSE results 2021: The main trends in grades and entries
Grades have increased in some subjects
How will 2021 GCSE results compare to previous years?
We expect some slight increase in GCSE results compared to last year in most subjects