Evolution of GCSE grades in Britain
2040 REPORT
The following table charts the tremendous improvements in Britain's educational system over the past 80 years, through the grades achieved at A-level:
1960 - 10% A, 20% B, 30% C, 40% D and below
FAIRLY AVERAGE AND RATHER THICK
1970 - 8% A, 22% B, 35% C, 35% D and below
STILL FAIRLY AVERAGE AND RATHER THICK
1980 - 12% A, 20% B, 27% C, 41% D and below
YET AGAIN FAIRLY AVERAGE AND RATHER THICK
1990 - 17% A, 25% B, 30% C, 28% D and below
STARTING TO IMPROVE
2000 - 30% A, 35% B, 30% C, 5% D and below
BECOMING CLEVERER
2010 - 55% A, 40% B, 5% C, 0% D and below
AMAZING, HISTERICAL PERFORMANCE
<introduction of new A* grade! Yippee!>
2014 - 5% A* 80% A, 15% B, 0% C and below
TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM ABOUT THE NEW GRADE - A NEW CHALLENGE!
2020 - 80% A*, 15% A, 5% B and below
WOW, IT'S OFFICIAL: MOST SCHOOL PUPILS ARE BRILLIANT!
<introduction of new A** grade! Wowee!>
2030 - 57% A**, 23% A*, 20% A and below
THIS SHOWS THAT TODAY'S PUPILS CAN RISE UP TO ANY CHALLENGE
<introduction of new A*** grade! Wowsers!>
2040: EVERYBODY gets an 'A'.
MOVE OVER EINSTEIN, OUR KIDS ALL GENIUSES!
NB: I hereby acknowledge and own up to the fact that all the above figures are grossly inaccurate - Please be understanding. Signed: A. Cowshed