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23 April 2026

Tag: GCSEs

Progress 8 results 2016: Key findings from the first national data release

The government has published analysis of provisional GCSE results data which shows for the first time national analysis of Progress 8 scores and other measures in its new accountability system for schools. From this year, schools are judged based on their attainment 8 and progress 8 scores, attainment in English and maths and the number of […]

GCSE grading changes will hamper school comparisons

The new grading system and a raft of government reforms mean GCSE results will not be comparable until at least 2022, a headteacher has warned. Liam Collins, headteacher at Uplands community college in East Sussex, said moving to the new 9-1 GCSE grading system meant parents, teachers and inspectors would struggle to compare the performance […]

Olympian Amy Tinkler gets the gold with her GCSE results

Olympic medallist Amy Tinkler today received her GCSE grades and is ‘over the moon’. The bronze medallist only had five full weeks in school due to her punishing schedule of Olympic trials and competitions. Nevertheless, the Durham High School for Girls pupil has passed with four GCSEs, adding to one she had gained previously. Gymnast Amy, […]

Maltings Academy pupils supported through tough times

Maltings Academy pupils Abbie Fraser and Gary Moore today received an impressive set of GCSE results despite facing their own personal struggles throughout school. Abbie Fraser was diagnosed with dyslexia in primary school, but has managed to achieve one A grade, five Bs and two Cs in her GCSE results. Now full of confidence, the […]

Free school GCSE results reveal highs … and lows

Free schools with fledgling GCSE cohorts have hit highs – and lows – in their overall performance in this summer’s exams. West London free school, Bristol free school, Dixons Kings academy and Tauheedal boys’ school all posted their first results today, having opened as free schools in 2011 and 2012. At Tauheedal 95 per cent […]

A-grades across the board for three friends named Tom

It was a case of friendly GCSE rivalry today for three friends named Tom. Tom Pierce, Tom Scott and Tom Morgan, pupils at Ormiston Six Villages Academy, all achieved As and A*s across the board. Their ongoing rivalry to be the best Tom began in primary school, and will continue further as they all plan on […]

Success for Liverpool’s tech savvy students

Despite national concerns around the EBacc narrowing the curriculum, Liverpool school, The Studio, is proving student passion for creative subjects is still in full force. The Studio which is Liverpool’s only dedicated creative and digital tech school, has secured another impressive set of results, despite it being only the second time students have sat examinations […]

Religious studies GCSE hits highest entry numbers in 14 years

Entries to religious studies GCSEs have jumped to the highest number since 2002, showing the subject continues to attract young people despite its exclusion from the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) performance measure. The latest numbers show an increase from 295,730 total UK entries last year to 296,010 this year. The rise is particularly significant in the context […]

Chronic illness proves no barrier for Megan

Uplands Community College pupil Megan Pitt has struggled with severe ulcerative colitis throughout her time at the school, but today achieved 9 GCSEs all between A* and B – a testament to her work ethic. With the support of her mum and the school, she has been able to work through her difficulties to achieve […]