Guides to and analysis of A level results 2021

Today (10 August 2021) Ofqual have published the following documents: 

• Guide to the 2021 AS and A level results in England (including links to today’s other publications)
• Guide to the 2021 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England 
• Analysis of A level results
• Summer 2021 results analysis and quality assurance – A level
• Summer 2021 student-level equalities analysis – A level
• Dataset for student-level equalities analysis for A level summer 2021
• Analysis of L3 VTQ results
• An analysis of grades awarded for VTQs in spring and summer 2021
• Equalities analysis of grades awarded for VTQs in spring and summer 2021 - Level 3 qualifications
• Infographic showing A level outcomes this year
• Interactive analytics of A level outcomes over time, variability in centres’ results, and outcomes by county

Other useful information and links:

• Ofqual student guide to awarding: summer 2021, which includes details of the Exam Results Helpline and Ofqual’s contact details.
• JCQ summer 2021 arrangements landing page, including an appeals guide and appeals handout specifically for students.
• Exam Procedure Review Service (EPRS) guide
• National Careers Service - make choices after your exams
• Ofqual blog – what to expect on results day
• Ofqual's rolling update page for students and parents. This provides links to information about this year’s arrangements.
• Ofqual are also running an information campaign on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn which includes the appeals process.