Let’s just say no-one ever says their potential grade A students achieved grade A* because the boundaries were lowered! Lots of statistical work goes into trying to determine whether students were better or papers were easier than last year, but outcomes will generally be comparable

Fair enough. Though in terms of predicted grades I think my ‘gradar’ might need adjusting, as we usually get a few A*s and I thought this cohort were comparable. Anyways, that’s for me to mull over. Thanks for your time!