Assessments

GCSE, level 1 and 2 results 2026 at a glance: key trends and context for teachers

More than 5.7 million GCSE results have been issued to students in England today, along with more than 374,000 results for level 1 and 2 vocational and technical qualifications. This year’s GCSE results are stable overall in comparison with those in 2025. Small variations are normal from year to year and from subject to subject.

A Level and level 3 results 2026 at a glance: key trends and context for teachers 

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More than 880,000 A and AS Level results have been issued today to students in England, with another 221,000 results for vocational and technical qualifications. These results open doors for students to move on to the next stage in their lives and recognise the effort and quality of work they have displayed.

Why we're consulting on recognition criteria for new qualifications

Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the government is introducing 3 new types of qualification for post-16 learners. Ofqual has launched a consultation on the criteria that awarding organisations must meet to be recognised to deliver these new qualifications. This blog explains what we're proposing and why.

Looking ahead to results day for GCSE and level 1/level 2 vocational and technical qualifications

A female student looking at her exam results and smiling

On Thursday (22 August), students will receive results for GCSEs and level 1/level 2 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). Students should be proud of their achievements as they receive their results. The qualifications they have gained provide trustworthy evidence of …

Looking ahead to level 3 results day for AS, A level, T Level and vocational and technical qualifications

Two female students looking at their exam results

Thursday 15 August is results day for AS, A level, T Levels and a range of vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) taken in subjects such as engineering and health and social care. Marking and grading have taken place as normal …