Appeals for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2023 exam series
An annual release that presents data on the number of appeals in Wales for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications.
Key points:
- There were 50 GCSE, AS and A level appeals submitted following the summer 2023 exam series, 20 of which were upheld.
- 135 GCSE, AS and A level grades were challenged and 15 grades changed as a result of an appeal in summer 2023.
- 0.004% of all summer 2023 GCSE, AS and A level grades were changed due to an appeal.
- Appeals relating to reviews of marking or moderation were the most common type of GCSE, AS and A level appeal in summer 2023.
- Substantial changes were made to the awarding and appeals processes in summers 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Caution is needed when comparing figures for 2020 and 2021 with other years.
- These statistics do not include data on appeals which were withdrawn. This is consistent with previous years.
Contact
Statistician
Tel: 01633 373 292
Email: statistics@qualifications.wales
Media
Tel: 01633 373 222
Email: media@qualifications.wales