Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Tuesday
30th Jul 2024
3 in 4 calls to Sats helpline were unanswered
Standards and Testing Agency admits to lack of transparency over controversial Sats reading paper
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University clearing 2024: key dates and information
What are the dates for university clearing 2024? Get all the information you need to make the most of the clearing process this year
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Thursday
25th Jul 2024
Drop in schools using NTP amid funding cut
School leaders warned at the start of the year that it would be harder for them to come up with the money needed to continue tutoring
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Maths to dominate exam results days and 6 other trends
With GCSE and A-level results only a few weeks away, here are some of the key trends from subject entries you need to know
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Thursday
18th Jul 2024
Weekly round-up: Labour sets out its plans for schools
This week’s Tes round-up includes Labour announcing a raft of education plans in the King’s Speech and calls for an overhaul of the exams system
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How to appeal a GCSE or A-level exam grade
Once GCSE and A-level results have been released, students have the opportunity to request a review of marking and appeal. We explain the process
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GCSEs 2024: Ofqual changes grading standards
Adjustments will be made to grading standards for GCSE computer science, French and German this summer
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