Fact checks about a-level results, GCSE results, SATs and literacy levels
Education
Overall, there has been a slight pick-up in performance levels, after a couple of years of decline in pupils achieving higher grades. Performance among boys has increased in particular. Read
Education
Despite inevitable headlines focusing on shifts in results, A-level performance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland remains very stable. Read
Education
About 8 million working age adults have 'below-functional' numeracy skills and about 5 million have 'below-functional' literacy skills in England. Read
Education
GCSEs are being reformed with the intention that they'll be "more challenging so pupils are better prepared for further academic or vocational study, or for work". Read
Education
The government committed to deliver two million apprenticeships by the 2015 general election. The target has been hit, but questions have been raised as to how much it should be heralded a success. Read
