Question: what is a btec merit equivalent to a level?
Answer: In some parts of the KS4 distribution BTECs score the equivalent of two grades higher than A-Levels. Over 30% of BTEC awards are graded starred distinction. These are considered equivalent to A* at A-Level yet under 10% of A-Levels were graded as such. Average UCAS points per entry by GCSE prior attainment.