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by walshemj 4394 days ago
Well in the last 20 years or so softer and easier GSCE and A levels has been a trend have to keep the schools average up to keep Ofsted happy.

Schools also game the system and put a lot of effort in getting D students to get a C at GCSE level (exams taken at 16) as this is what they are scored on.