A-levels
Classification codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. You can find the classification code in the table at the foot of the overview page for each specification.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one AS/A-level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two A-levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two A-level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.