Pearson statement July 2026

We take responsibility for not fully identifying and managing the risks linked to the use of contingency papers from 2022 for GCE A Level mathematics exams in the  2025  summer series.  

We are sorry for the concern this has caused. We want to reassure learners and centres that all papers used in the 2025 summer series were valid and aligned to the specification. Students can be confident in the results they received. 

We addressed the matter at the time and carried out a detailed review of our processes. As a result, we have strengthened our risk management, commissioning arrangements, and contingency planning.