With respect, you have. Our ATO students are all modular, and the vast majority will go on to do either full-time or DL-based ATPL theory exams as soon as they've obtained their PPLs.
I think I might have the wrong end of the stick as well as I am with Kemble Pits on this one.
Whilst the PPL exams may be seen by some as an entrance exam for the ATPL TK that is not their purpose. It goes without saying (or should) the PPL exam should check the level of understanding appropriate for the Private Pilot. The ATPL TK should then build upon that foundation.
That’s not to say the exam at PPL should be a walk in the park and let’s hope that any problems with the question bank get ironed out quickly. Let’s face it, the old system was long overdue an overhaul.