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Primary sources: Ofqual, JCQ and the awarding organisations (AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas). Each page links to the specific guidance it draws on. Source: Ofqual ↗ Source: JCQ ↗
The results and grade-boundary figures in the Explorer come from the exam boards’ and JCQ’s own published statistics, harmonised so subjects and boards can be compared consistently. Source: JCQ ↗
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Open the guide →Open the Explorer →Last checked August 2026. This is a plain-English summary of official guidance; always check the linked Ofqual, JCQ and exam-board pages for the definitive rules, which can change.
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