The regulator of England’s qualifications and exams
A series of reporting errors and marking controversies across international and national exam boards has exposed weaknesses in assessment systems. From IELTS marking breaches affecting tens of thousands to India’s CBSE marking discrepancies under a new digital system, students, educators, and regulators are demanding reforms and greater transparency.
UK A-level entries have reached a record high with top grades rising again. Maths remains the most popular subject, while the share of A/A* grades has increased. Boys lead in top grades, with economics and other quantitative subjects gaining traction as students weigh future job prospects.