All Brands Owned by AQA Education

What does AQA own?
AQA is a single charitable organization that owns its qualification specifications, trademarks, and the teacher resource services Teachit and Doublestruck. It does not own other companies or brands in the commercial sense.

Is AQA publicly traded?
No. AQA is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. It cannot issue shares or list on an exchange, and it has no shareholders.

Who founded AQA?
AQA was created in 2000 by merging the Northern Examinations and Assessment Board with AEB/SEG. Its earliest predecessor, the Joint Matriculation Board, was founded in 1903 by the universities of Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.

Where is AQA headquartered?
AQA is headquartered on Devas Street in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. It also operates large offices in Milton Keynes, Guildford, and Harrogate, with a London presence.

How many brands does AQA own?
AQA operates mainly under the AQA name, supported by the Teachit and Doublestruck services it acquired in 2011 and programs such as AQA Unlocking Potential.

Who owns AQA?
Nobody owns AQA in the commercial sense. It is an independent registered charity governed by a board of trustees, with no shareholders, parent company, or private owners. Surpluses are reinvested into its charitable purpose.

Is AQA regulated?
Yes. AQA's qualifications are regulated by Ofqual in England, and by Qualifications Wales and CCEA for the versions offered in Wales and Northern Ireland. Its charitable activities are overseen by the Charity Commission.