Exams Administration
Information and resources for exams officers to plan ahead and stay on track throughout the whole exams lifecycle, from entries to results day.
Standards
Awarding, which is setting the standard for an exam by determining the grade boundaries for each paper, is a crucial part of the exam process.
By grade boundary we mean the minimum mark you need to get a certain grade: for example, you might need a mark of at least 114 out of 180 for a grade C in a certain GCSE.
A detailed explanation of standard setting, intended for teachers and those with a reasonable understanding of the exam system and the terminology used, is also available in this guide: