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Today’s exam results bring the system closer to pre-Covid norms – but let’s not forget why the government committed to qualifications and assessment reform back in 2021

The 2023 A-level cohort did not take exams at GCSE and are now less likely to be awarded top grades

This year’s Scottish Qualifications Authority data also shows the Higher attainment gap has widened and is now close to level recorded before the pandemic

The traditional emphasis on five Highers must not cloud the wide array of success on display in Scottish schools in 2023, say secondary heads

The lasting effects of the pandemic meant this year’s exam students were still not where markers would expect them to be – so grade boundaries were adjusted, explains SQA director

GCSE and A-level entries for languages subjects have been falling – so we must do more to sell them to students, says British Council CEO Scott McDonald

Grading arrangements have been made with disadvantaged students in mind, Ofqual chief regulator responds

UK students beat the global average total points

Schools minister also says England exam results need to return to pre-pandemic levels this year to ensure qualifications carry ‘weight and credibility’

All the key information that primary and secondary teachers need to know about the government’s curriculum guidance

Schools and universities need to force change in A-level qualifications to ensure students can be more fairly judged on their skills

The next government should also set up an independent curriculum body and extend free school meals, according to heads’ union ‘election manifesto’