On Thursday we handed out the awarded grades for A Level and BTEC and supported students towards their next step in education or employment. 

The ofqual standardisation model ensured that the distribution of grades awarded to the cohort was similar to that of previous years.

We have written to all students and parents explaining the process of awarding grades this summer and the options and support now available. Please see the letter and an ofqual guide linked below

First, you should know how proud of you we are. You have been incredibly resilient in the face of an enormous challenge, a global pandemic. This has been a very uncertain time and you have responded with dignity, maturity and patience. We are immensely impressed by you all. 

We know that the news reports over the past weeks about how A level grades were calculated this year created confusion and uncertainty. Today many students were awarded grades in line with their expectations, however, some students were not. We want parents and students to know that we are here to support you, and we are doing everything we can to help students go on to the appropriate university course, apprenticeship or other destination.