Formulae and equation sheets confirmed for assessments in 2028 onwards 22/05/2026 Ofqual confirms formulae and equations sheets will continue to be provided in GCSE Mathematics, Physics and Combined Science exams.
Important: Withdrawal of selected Cambridge OCR general qualifications 12/05/2026 We are withdrawing selected Cambridge OCR general qualifications.
A Level Psychology update 29/04/2026 Our new A Level Psychology (H569) qualification is now accredited for first teaching in September 2027.
June 2026: A Level Chemistry B H433/02 advance notice article 29/04/2026 We've updated the June 2026 advance notice article for component H433/02: Scientific literacy in chemistry.
Specification update for Entry Level Mathematics 27/04/2026 We have updated the use of calculators guidance in our specification.
AS and A Level qualifications further extended in Wales 27/04/2026 We have further extended some of our AS and A Level qualifications in Wales until 31 August 2034.
Improvements to modified enlarged question papers 13/04/2026 We are improving the presentation and formatting for some of our modified enlarged and Braille question papers.
Set texts for GCSE Drama to remain unchanged 13/04/2026 We are no longer replacing two set texts for GCSE Drama J316/04.
Changes to the optional contemporary set films 13/04/2026 We are replacing four of the contemporary British and US set films for A Level Film Studies H410/02.
Marks for GCSE Geography maths-based questions 04/03/2026 From June 2026, students will receive full marks for correct answers to maths-based questions in GCSE Geography exams, even if they do not show their workings.