This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides the earliest information on the overall achievements of young people in GCE and Applied GCE A-level examinations and other equivalent qualifications. This information is based on data collated for the 2010 School and College Performance Tables (formerly Achievement and Attainment Tables) and covers achievements in all Level 3 qualifications approved under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act (2000). The QCDA tariff is used to calculate point scores and qualification sizes for all Level 3 qualifications.
