data & statistics
arc exams prides itself on providing candidates with exam related data, published by 3rd parties or via our blog page, with associated commentary, to inform you of trends, grading and statistics etc. First and foremost we hope you find the information broadens your knowledge of the examination world whilst also assisting you to navigate your educational journey and consider the options available to you.
Awarding Organisation Grade Statistics
Every year, on or just after results day, each Awarding Organisation publishes its ‘provisional’ grade statistics based on the most recent examination series. The data is presented in tabulated format and details the number of candidates who sat each specification and the percentage of candidates achieving each grade.
Arc Exams summarises the most recent ‘Summer’ grade statistics, comparing AO grade distributions for the most popular subjects, on our Examination Page. Simply select the qualification type you require. We also publish timely blogs commenting on the stark differences between AO grade distributions in some subject areas.
To ensure you have all the latest available grade information at your fingertips, for all subjects, we have provided links to each AO ‘Grade Statistics Archive’ website page so you can compare and contrast.
GCSE & A Level grade statistics for the most recent examination series. Access to archived grade statistics, dating back to 2007/08, can be found at the foot of the statistics page.
A Level, GCSE, International GCSE and a range of ‘academic’ qualification and BTEC/Functional Skills grade statistics dating back as far as 2000 for some qualification types.
A Level, GCSE, Cambridge Nationals & Technicals grade statistics dating back to June 2010.
IGCSE Results
Grade statistics shown for both A*-G and 9-1 specifications dating back to June 2015.
Int A/AS
Grade statistics dating back to June 2015
A Level & GCSE grade statistics dating back to June 2018.
ANNUAL QUALIFICATIONS MARKET REPORT – ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/22
The latest annual report from Ofqual, published in March 2023, details trends in the qualifications market in England. Amongst other things it shows Awarding Organisation market share, certification ‘movement’ by popular subjects, certificates awarded ‘by type’ as well as other interesting headline statistics.
GCSE INFORGRAPHIC
Infographics for GCSE results (Summer 2023). Published August 2023. Also includes supplementary data relating to average number of GCSEs taken by 16 year olds.
APPEALS FOR GCSE & A/AS LEVEL – ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/22
Statistics on the number of appeals against results for GCSEs, AS and A levels and Project qualifications, published May 2023, for November 2021, January 2022 and summer 2022 exam series.
ELECTIVE HOME EDUCATION – ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23
This publication provides data reported by local authorities on children in elective home education (EHE) in England.