As I understand it there's been no change at all to the English Language requirement for Spouse visa entry to UK. Period
It's A1 level
The October 28 changes are as I indicated above and do not apply in your case.
If it's Hopkins and with scores like that it seem that she took TOEIC test.
The UKBA required scores for spouses at A1 level are:-
Listening - 60
Speaking - 50
This is shown on the UKBA Approved List here at page 27
If it's not TOEIC but some other test then the required A1 levels will also be listed there.
Something doesn't add up here right now.
Better wait for updated information
Can you confirm the test she submitted to UKBA