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

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One Greater Manchester Manchester borough had the fifth best GCSE results in the country

Anxious youngsters up and down the country have been finding out their GCSE results this morning with the City of London coming out best for A or A* grades

Free food and drink for students, celebration pics and and what to do next

NewsLiverpool NewsKnowsleyA regional divide is emerging from this year's results12:28, 20 Aug 2026Knowsley was the worst performing council area in England for GCSE results this year according to exam data. Only 8% of results made it to 7 or above – traditional A or A* grades – in the borough for the latest academic ye

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

Almost a third of GCSE entries in NI achieve A and A* grades | ITV News  ITVX

More than 32,000 students received their results on Thursday morning.

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

Overall results slightly better than last year, with share receiving grades 7, 8 and 9 rising by 0.1 of a percentage point to 23.1% GCSE results – latest updates Almost one in four boys in England received top grades in maths while results in English improved across the board, helping to propel improved GCSE results

Results for the best A* grade are very slightly up while A*-C and overall pass rate A*-G falls

GCSE results day is coming up fast. Whether heading to sixth form, college, or an apprenticeship, these grades set the stage for you or your teen's next big move. Why are there numbered GCSE grades? First rolled out in 2017 and fully phased in across all subjects by 2020, the 9–1 numerical system was introduced...

Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.

Oversubscribed colleges will be able to accept more students this year

Teenagers can access GCSE results online for the first time on the Education Record app

GCSE grades explained: The number system and how does it match the letters?  lbc.co.uk