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GCSE student brings along unusual ‘best friend’ to pick up results

A GCSE student collecting her results brought along an unusual friend for moral support - her pet sheep.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Fall in key GCSE pass rate prompts concerns about English and maths resits

The gap in GCSE results between boys and girls is now at its narrowest point this century.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Music and PE GCSEs see rise in popularity

Entries for GCSE music are up 6.1% on 2024, figures show.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

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Why GCSE English and maths resits policy is ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Government’s GCSE English and maths resits policy ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE Results 2025: One in Eight Teens Face a Dangerous Future as NEET Numbers Surge

One in eight young people in the UK are NEET in 2025, with GCSE results, inequality and health challenges driving long-term risks for education, work and training.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21, 2025

The most popular foreign language GCSE revealed

One figure noted that a decline in students studying German is a ‘source of concern’

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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Spanish overtakes French to become most popular foreign language GCSE

GCSE results show Spanish entries continue to rise, while French and German see further falls.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE gender gap at narrowest point this century

GCSE results show boys are closing the gap with their female classmates.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Shear delight for teenager who took sheep to collect GCSE results

Milly Johnson, 16, brought her ‘best friend’ Kevin with her to Tarleton Academy in Lancashire on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE results 2025: London students 'far ahead' of any other regions but pass grades drop

Londoners were "far ahead of any other region" when it came to achieving at least a 7 or an A grade

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE pass rate dips as students receive results

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Top GCSE grades increase as boys narrow gap on girls

The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade considered a ‘standard pass’ has fallen

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE results: pupils in England bounce back from pandemic as top grades rise

Proportion awarded grades 7 or above up on last year despite concerns over Covid era’s impact on cohort

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate falls

Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their exam results to help them progress to sixth form, college or training.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Rise in number of NI pupils receiving top GCSE grades

Results have been delivered to more than 32,000 pupils across the region.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

London and South East see largest regional drops in GCSE pass rate

Only one region saw a clear year on year increase in entries receiving a grade 4 or above.

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE results: Key numbers and trends

The longstanding lead enjoyed by girls over boys for the top grades has narrowed slightly.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

How to watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup: TV channel and live stream

A festival of rugby is planned as 16 nations vie for glory

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

GCSE students receiving results ‘undoubtedly affected by Covid disruption’

The Education Secretary said students showed “remarkable resilience” despite the disruption to their education

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

GCSE results day: Grade boundaries, how to appeal, and why some students are getting results through an app

Thousands of GCSE students in England will get their grades in an app - but there are other things to look out for as well

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

What can pupils expect from this summer’s GCSE results?

Tens of thousands of pupils in England will get their grades in an app this year as part of a Government pilot.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

GCSE cohort receiving results ‘undoubtedly affected by Covid disruption’

Many of the pupils who sat their GCSEs this summer were in Year 6 when schools closed because of the pandemic.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Pupils receiving GCSE results ‘may face more competition for sixth form places’

Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

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