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Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.
Key headlines The main headlines in the regulated qualifications market in…
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Certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualificat…
Statistics on certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Techni…
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Specifications of the data sets for the Grading and Admissions Data for England (GRADE) project.
Research commissioned from NFER, by Ofqual, into the possible effects of COVID-19 disruption on student outcomes in 2021.
We publish a range of statistics covering regulated qualifications, to help you understand the qualifications, examinations and assessment system in England.
A summary of the analysis of how attainment gaps for students with different characteristics and socio-economic status vary over time, focusing on qualifications awarded in 2024.
Statistics on the number of reviews of marking and moderation for GCSE, AS and A level.
Number of cases of malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.
This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.
Numbers of adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.
The number of entries by subject for GCSE in the November exam series in England.
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).
Number of penalties for malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.
Insights from the 2020 to 2024 CASLO qualification research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.
Properties of qualifications from the CASLO research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.
The importance of outcomes and mastery when designing vocational and technical qualifications - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.
Views from qualification stakeholders - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.
Views from awarding organisations - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.
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