Assessment

The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels

Monday

23rd Aug 2021

GCSEs 2021: 2 in 5 say teacher assessments ‘easier’
But heads warn it is ‘invidious’ to compare this year’s GCSE and A-level results with those of previous years

Sunday

22nd Aug 2021

A level 2021: Autumn exam timetable
Students who are unhappy with their teacher – assessed A-level grades will be able to sit an examination in the autumn. We have all the key dates and information
GCSE 2021: Autumn exam timetable
This year there will be an opportunity to resit GCSE exams in the autumn. We have the key dates and essential information

Friday

20th Aug 2021

Exam grades gender gap grows - but how to close it?

Thursday

19th Aug 2021

SQA and Education Scotland reform team is revealed
Expert panel will help shape future of exams, inspection and curriculum development in Scotland

Wednesday

18th Aug 2021

SQA: Exam contingency will require no extra assessments
If the 2022 exams are cancelled, Scottish students will be judged on work ‘already completed throughout the year’, says SQA
External exams to go ahead in 2022 ‘if safe to do so’
The Scottish government has said exams will take place next year as long as Covid risks do not prohibit them

Tuesday

17th Aug 2021

A levels: No.10 discussing numerical grades for 2023
Exclusive: 2020 grade levels likely to be used next summer, while numerical grades are favoured option from 2023, say sources

Monday

16th Aug 2021

GCSEs 2021: Gibb and Ofqual chief to be grilled by MPs
MPs will also ask exams regulator and schools minister about 2022 GCSE and A-level plans

Saturday

14th Aug 2021

GCSE and A level results 2021: What did teachers learn?
How did replacing exams with teacher assessment impact GCSE and A-level grades this year?

Friday

13th Aug 2021

GCSE results 2021: Record grades sparks 6th form surge
Colleges call for more government funds as record top grades sparks surge in demand for places
Exams 2021: Why new grade boundaries may be inevitable
After the surprising calm of results days, the work of returning to normal begins – but, as this analysis by Geoff Barton makes clear, it won’t be an easy task