Achievements of young people in GCE and Applied GCE examinations and other equivalent qualifications. Revised data. Age at the start of the academic year i.e. 31 August 2009 for 2009/10. Students entered for a GCE or VCE A level or other Level 3 qualification equivalent in size to an A level. England averages include all schools and FE colleges. A VCE/GCE Applied Double Award at grade AA counts as two grade As, an award at grade AB ...