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GCSE results 2026: Gap between grades of boys and girls narrowest this century

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GCSE results 2026: Gap between grades of boys and girls narrowest this century
The Mirror
The Mirror1 hrs ago
GCSE results 2026: Gap between grades of boys and girls narrowest this century
The results come as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, CCEA and WJEC have revealed their grade boundaries showing the minimum raw mark needed for each grade
GCSE top grades gap from London to North East grows wider amid 'serious problem' warning
While the proportion of top GCSE grades in the North East is above pre-pandemic levels, the gap to high-achieving pupils in London continues to widen
Sky News
Sky News1 hrs ago
Gap between girls and boys in GCSEs at smallest level since 1989 - but is that good news?
The gap between boys and girls closed to its lowest rate in 37 years, but it's not just a case of boys improving faster and catching up with girls.
The Times
The Times2 hrs ago
Boys narrow gap in GCSE results, but more pupils fail English and maths
Boys narrow gap in GCSE results, but more pupils fail English and maths  The Times
GCSE results 2026: How good were grades in your London area?
How does your local borough rank in London and the UK for top GCSE results? Check our full list
GCSE results LIVE success stories, pictures, freebies, grade boundaries and next steps
Free food and drink for students, celebration pics and and what to do next
ITV News
ITV News4 hrs ago
Thousands receive GCSE results in first year of new Welsh curriculum | ITV News - ITVX
Thousands receive GCSE results in first year of new Welsh curriculum | ITV News  ITVX
The Guardian
The Guardian5 hrs ago
GCSE results: girls still ahead but gender gap narrows as hundreds of thousands of pupils receive grades – latest updates
Nearly a quarter of girls’ entries received one of the higher grades against around a fifth of those from boys Almost one in four boys in England get top grades in maths Myles McGinley, managing director of the Cambridge OCR exam board, said more pupils are taking GCSE business studies than in previous years, describ
GCSE results: did you miss grade four in maths, English or both? Here’s what you need to know
Raushan_films/Shutterstock Here’s some advice if you haven’t achieved a grade four or above in maths, English or both on GCSE results day. While grades three and below aren’t fail grades, a grade four in these subjects is often seen as a target, and is required to progress into some study pathways. First of all: you a
GCSE results reveal record education gap between London and the North
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades has risen from last year, but the rate scoring a decent pass has returned to pre-pandemic levels
How to appeal GCSE 2026 result grades or get exams remarked
Thousands of students across the country will receive their highly-anticipated exam results
Nation Cymru
Nation Cymru7 hrs ago
Results day: Northern Ireland and England outperform Welsh GCSE grades
Stephen Price Learners across Wales receive their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results today – with Welsh students’ GCSE grades lagging behind those of England and Northern Ireland. Today’s results will help shape many students’ next steps, whether that’s continuing their studies, beginning an
The Sun
The Sun7 hrs ago
Key GCSE pass rate slumps to 7-year low – but boys slash gender gap to smallest level this century
THOUSANDS of students are eagerly opening their GCSE results this morning as the key pass rate falls to pre-pandemic lows. The longstanding difference between boys and girls has narrowed again to the smallest this century as boys continue to close the gap. The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade...
Wales Online
Wales Online7 hrs ago
GCSE pass rate drops in Wales: Full results as A*-C grades fall slightly
Results for the best A* grade are very slightly up while A*-C and overall pass rate A*-G falls
iNews
iNews22 hrs ago
How GCSE students could get into first choice sixth form – even if you miss top grades
Oversubscribed colleges will be able to accept more students this year
LBC News
LBC News🏁 first to report1 days ago
GCSE grades explained: The number system and how does it match the letters? - lbc.co.uk
GCSE grades explained: The number system and how does it match the letters?  lbc.co.uk