Performance tables in England: which BTEC and Pearson qualifications are included?

Here’s where you’ll find subject-by-subject guides to which Pearson and BTEC qualifications are included in performance tables in England (Applied General, Tech Level, Technical Certificates and Technical Awards).

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What’s included on performance tables in England (2018, 2019 and 2020 results)?


Find out which Pearson and BTEC qualifications are included on performance tables in England:
Level 2 (Post 16 learners)
Levels 1 and 2 (Key Stage 4)

Your questions answered
Does this mean I have to start teaching the new BTEC Nationals in September 2018?

You can register new learners on the BTEC Nationals (QCF, 2010) until 31 December 2019. Please note that these are no longer included on performance measures.

What does this mean for 3-year Key Stage 4 students in schools?

We recommend the that Year 9 learners studying Key Stage 4 qualifications over three years start on the new BTEC Tech Awards in September 2018, as opposed to the BTEC First Awards, which have been designed to the new criteria for Technical Award qualifications. We are awaiting details of criteria for qualifications to count in 2021 performance measures.

As ever, our Subject Advisors will keep you up to date, and it’s worth signing up to their curriculum updates. 

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