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Commons · Question 21924 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

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Asked by Alicia Kearns

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with Ofqual on steps to improve transparency for students about the level of uncertainty associated with GCSE, AS and A level grades.

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Answered by Georgia Gould, 8 Sep 2026

Ofqual, as the independent regulator of qualifications in England, is responsible for maintaining standards and public confidence in GCSE, AS and A level qualifications. Ofqual requires awarding organisations to have robust arrangements in place for exami...