How can an A* become a C!!

[Hedgyhoggy]

My friends son received an A* in Biology and Chemistry in his A level mocks. His results came back as C. How does this happen? I used to be an A level teacher a decade ago so I know I’m out of touch but I can’t get my head around it. Straight A student all through his time at school. The school he attends is is very poorly performing, fairly deprived area. Is it the algorithm or the school. I feel so sorry for him and the others in this position.

The school he attends is very poorly performaning, fairly deprived area"
That this crime @Hedgyhoggy
www.theguardian.com/education/2020/aug/14/do-the-maths-why-englands-a-level-grading-system-is-unfair
Good Law Project are collating evidence for a legal challenge. It's indirect discrimination. They asked for people for whom similar had happened and have been inundated

The school he attends is is very poorly performing, fairly deprived area.

Unfortunately that’s your answer, such a disgraceful system. I hope he appeals and gets his As 🤞🏾

A level marking has been a complete shambles for years IME.
There has been a lot of discussion on the education boards about it.

I'm watching this from Scotland and I know our system is screwed up too but I'm open mouthed with disbelief every time I see a story like this. Kids getting strong As and Bs and then being given a failing grade or a C.

And now they've closed the appeal procedure or something?

It wont help in his immediate future but at least there are legal challenges starting. Get in on one of those.