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GCSE: Standards

Asked by Gareth SnellLabour (Co-op)Department for EducationTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76299

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the average GCSE score was for 16 to 19 year olds in England studying (a) A-levels, (b) Applied General Diplomas, (c) Applied General Extended Diplomas and (d) T-levels in the last year for which data are available.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The average GCSE or equivalent score of students who completed A levels, applied general qualifications and T Levels in the 2023/24 academic year can be found in the attached table.

A breakdown of applied general into diplomas and extended diplomas is not available.

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