Schools and students are eagerly awaiting A-level results on Thursday – the second series of summer exams since the pandemic.
The government and Ofqual have been clear since last year that grades issued will be much closer to pre-pandemic levels.
But as results days near, concerns are emerging about the impact of such a plunge in results on students.
So here’s your trusty Schools Week explainer on what you need to know about this year’s results.
