Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas celebrates as his 17-year-old daughter Scarlett signs a major record deal, calling it a 'life-changing moment'. The news follows her controversial decision to forgo her GCSE exams.
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old back-to-back darts world champion, opens up about leaving school early, his solitary GCSE pass, and the teachers he angered. Discover his remarkable journey.
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old back-to-back world darts champion, reveals he only passed his sports GCSE. Discover how his choice to leave school early led to a £1 million prize.
A new digital app will give all Year 11 students in England instant access to their GCSE results from this summer, ending the hunt for paper certificates. Learn how it works and the £30m savings it promises.
Year 11 students in England will get digital access to GCSE results via a new app from summer 2026, simplifying applications and saving millions. Learn about the change.
A major report from the University of Birmingham argues traditional exams and essays are 'tools of exclusion' that favour white students. Discover the push to 'decolonise' assessment.
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, had symptoms dismissed as GCSE stress before collapsing. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour causing hydrocephalus. Learn the signs.
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for serious breaches in GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Read the full story on the regulator's action.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
Warrington teen Owen Cooper reflects on life after Netflix's Adolescence, Emmy win, and staying grounded for his GCSEs. Discover his story.
New polling reveals 66% of Britons disagree with Labour's decision to scrap the EBacc in favour of creative subjects. Discover why this Tory policy retains strong cross-party support.
Primary school pupils aged 10-11 will be first to take refreshed GCSEs in 2029 as Labour faces criticism over education reform pace. Discover what changes are coming.
The BBC finds itself embroiled in Remembrance Day controversy as Celebrity Traitors contestants Charlotte Church and Ruth Codd face criticism for their poppy stance, igniting debates about patriotism and personal choice.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical GCSE reforms to replace 'outdated' exams with British Baccalaureate-style assessment, prioritising core skills over high-stakes testing.
Exclusive: The UK government is exploring radical changes to GCSE exams, including reducing exam time and introducing digital assessments to ease student pressure.
The Labour Party faces fierce criticism over plans to scrap rigorous GCSE reforms, with opponents warning of 'educational vandalism' and a return to 'Mickey Mouse' qualifications that could undermine academic standards across Britain.
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Ministers' controversial plan to replace triple science with a single GCSE qualification is failing as schools struggle with severe teacher shortages, unions warn.
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
Liverpool's Premier League clash with Brentford ended in VAR controversy as Darwin Núñez's goal was disallowed for a contentious offside decision, leaving manager Jürgen Klopp furious and sparking fresh debate about video technology.
Tina O'Brien celebrates her daughter Scarlett's outstanding GCSE results as the teenager overcomes pandemic challenges to achieve academic excellence.
Ministers announce radical education overhaul replacing mandatory GCSE resits with practical qualification focusing on real-world skills for 16-19 year olds who didn't pass first time.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
Manchester United were left fuming after Liverpool's second-half equaliser stood despite a potential foul in the buildup, with VAR at the centre of another Premier League controversy.
New government league tables expose the outstanding state secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results across England - discover if your local school made the cut.