Results Day 2025 - Feedback from Students

The Thursday in August when the A level results are published is my favourite morning of the year.

I get nervous and emotional and usually well-up at least once.

Students work far harder now than ever and think so carefully about how they revise and what they choose to do.

It is heartening to see them succeed in a subject that they found challenging

Here are some of the comments from students and parents.

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AQA - Possible essays - as forecast by AI.....

How I suggested some the POSSIBLE 2025 AQA A-Level Biology Essay Titles

One of the most challenging aspects of A-Level Biology Paper 3 is preparing for the 25-mark synoptic essay. With so many potential topics across the full specification, students often feel overwhelmed. That’s why I’ve taken a systematic approach to identify four high-probability essay titles that could appear in the 2025 exam.

Here’s how I did it:

1. Analysing Past Essay Titles

I reviewed a complete set of past essay questions and their mark schemes, identifying which themes have come up repeatedly and which have been underused in recent cycles. This helped rule out repeats and spot patterns in the kinds of synoptic themes the exam board favours.

2. Cross-Referencing the AQA Specification

Using the official AQA Biology specification, I matched every past title to its relevant topic codes. I then looked for specification areas that:

  • Are heavily weighted in content but haven't been examined recently

  • Offer rich synoptic potential (e.g. enzymes, feedback, biological molecules)

  • Align with the mark scheme’s focus on integration and application

3. Designing Original Titles

To avoid duplicating previous questions, I crafted entirely new titles that:

  • Require a synoptic approach using at least four topics

  • Encourage explanation, analysis, and application across biological scales

  • Are rooted in specification content but phrased in fresh and exam-appropriate language