Why gcse Is Trending Today?
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August 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Experts urge a revamp of A-levels and GCSEs, including GCSEs, to adapt to the rapidly advancing field of generative AI, according to a report in The Guardian. Meanwhile, Wellington School has reason to celebrate, with their students achieving 'excellent' GCSE results.
August 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
GCSE results are in, with a significant drop in pass rates for English and Maths, prompting concerns about the effectiveness of resit policies. The fall in key GCSE pass rates has raised concerns about the legacy of Michael Gove's resit policy, as the Covid effect ebbs. Despite these setbacks, some students have achieved remarkable results, such as an 11-year-old child genius who took advanced GCSE maths five years early. Meanwhile, a state school in Taunton has beaten some of England's most expensive private secondaries in GCSE results, under the leadership of Britain's strictest head teacher.
August 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
GCSE results day is here, with students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receiving their results. The gender gap has narrowed to its smallest ever, with boys closing the gap on girls' performance. Despite this, the overall pass rate has dipped slightly. In London and the South East, there's been a significant drop in the GCSE pass rate compared to other regions. Top grades, however, have increased, with more pupils achieving the highest marks. The Covid-19 pandemic has been cited as a factor affecting this year's results, with students having faced significant disruption to their education. Pupils and parents can expect a nervous wait, as competition for sixth form places may be more intense this year. GCSE results day is also marked by various freebies and celebrations for students, regardless of their results.