Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Today
3rd Nov 2026
Cambridge International brings forward A-level results day
School leaders say exam board鈥檚 decision to issue international AS- and A-level results almost two weeks earlier will reduce 鈥榓nxiety鈥� and 鈥榰nnecessary pressure鈥� for students
Moving sets during school year 鈥榬arely鈥� leads to better attainment
Secondary school students who switch to a different set mid-year don鈥檛 tend to post better scores, research from the National Institute of Teaching suggests
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Friday
16th Oct 2026
Ofqual chief warns against 鈥榰ndiscriminating鈥� AI use in schools
Sir Ian Bauckham tells the Confederation of School Trusts鈥� annual conference that 鈥榦utsourcing鈥� student thinking to AI is an 鈥榓ssault鈥� on human potential
National curriculum consultation delayed until 鈥榣ater this year鈥�
School leaders voice frustration as delay to consultation on study and subject content confirmed
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Thursday
15th Oct 2026
3 ways MATs are using AI to tackle SEND pressures
Multi-academy trusts share how they are using artificial intelligence to support staff working with children who have special educational needs
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Disadvantage gap at GCSE narrows but still above pre-pandemic level
The latest key stage 4 data reveals a marginal uptick in the national average at Attainment 8 and a record proportion of students being identified with SEND