Cambridge University leads historic GCSE reform in England
Cambridge University pioneers major GCSE reform in England, replacing traditional exams with teacher assessments to combat educational inequality and transform learning approaches.
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Victoria's exam chaos: Students must retake tests after breach
Exclusive: Thousands of Victorian VCE students face exam turmoil as a significant security breach forces the retaking of crucial English and business tests, sparking outrage among parents and educators.
Moon Drifting Away From Earth Each Year
Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.
Bullied student, 18, takes her life after A-Level results
An inquest hears the heartbreaking story of 18-year-old Yasmin Elizabeth Lajoie, a bright student with dreams of becoming a doctor, who ended her life after facing relentless bullying and exam-related anxiety.
GCSE stress causing physical illness in teens, NHS warns
Health chiefs warn GCSE pressure is driving a surge in teens seeking NHS care for stress-induced symptoms. NICE issues new guidance for doctors and schools.
Webb Solves Mystery of Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov
A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials
A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.
Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
Katherine Ryan's daughter scores A* in A-levels triumph
Comedian Katherine Ryan shares an emotional update on her daughter Violet's outstanding A-level success, offering a glimpse into their private family life and resilience.
Architect struck off for drunken qualifying exam
A UK architect's career lies in ruins after he was struck off for attempting his final professional qualification exam while heavily intoxicated, throwing away five years of rigorous training.
Middle-Class Mother's 377-Day Prison Torment Exposed
Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.
GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip as Normality Returns
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
11-year-old maths genius aces GCSE five years early
An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.
Reading Festival 2024: Sun, Fun & Exam Relief
Reading Festival 2024 kicked off under a mix of sun and clouds, offering a perfect escape for students celebrating the end of exams. Get the full scoop on the atmosphere, weather, and vibrant crowd.
Spanish overtakes French as UK's top GCSE language
In a historic shift, Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular modern foreign language for GCSE entries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking a significant change in the UK's educational landscape.
GCSE Results Show Widening North-South Education Divide
Exclusive analysis of GCSE results reveals a deepening regional attainment gap in England, with London pupils surging ahead while disadvantaged areas in the North and Midlands fall further behind.
GCSE Results: Boys Narrow Attainment Gap as Grades Fall
In a significant shift for UK education, this year's GCSE results show boys are catching up to girls in top grades. Get the full breakdown of the national trends, regional disparities, and what it means for the future.
'Impossible' GCSE Maths Question Stumps Students
A brutally tough probability question from a recent Edexcel GCSE Maths paper has gone viral, with students and adults alike branding it 'impossible' and taking to social media for answers.
GCSE 2025: Full return to pre-pandemic grading confirmed
Exam regulator Ofqual announces a significant return to pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A-Levels in 2025, aiming to restore standards and fairness across England's education system.
Footballers' Kids Score Top GCSE Grades: Rooney & Co Celebrate
Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, and Jamie Carragher lead the proud Premier League dads as their children achieve stellar GCSE results, proving talent runs both on and off the pitch.
GCSE Results 2025: Grade shifts as exams return to normal
Exclusive analysis of the 2025 GCSE results reveals significant changes in grade distribution, regional disparities, and crucial next steps for students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland GCSE Students Outperform England in 2024
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have significantly outperformed their counterparts in England, with a notable rise in top grades. This analysis delves into the regional disparities, the impact of pre-pandemic grading standards, and what it means for the
90% of Adults Fail This GCSE Maths Question - Can You?
As GCSE results are released, a 'simple' maths question from a past paper has gone viral for stumping the internet. We reveal the problem that 9 out of 10 adults get wrong and break down the solution. Think you're smarter than a teenager? Take the test!
GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Exclusive analysis of the 2024 GCSE results reveals a continued fall in top grades across England as grading aligns with 2019 standards, with significant regional disparities and a growing attainment gap.
A-Level Maths Grading Crisis Sparks Fears Over Unfair Results
Thousands of A-Level students face maths result turmoil as exam boards reject pleas to adjust grading boundaries, despite a significantly harder paper. Concerns over university places and student well-being escalate.
FIFA faces legal battle over faulty agent exam
Prospective football agents are taking FIFA to court after technical glitches marred their online licensing exam, threatening their careers.
GCSE reforms failing UK students, report warns
A new report reveals that GCSE reforms in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are failing to keep pace with global education standards, sparking concerns over student competitiveness.
Student with IQ higher than Hawking aces exams, skips lectures
A 23-year-old student has stunned academics by achieving a perfect exam record and an IQ surpassing Stephen Hawking's—all without attending a single lecture. Discover how this prodigy defied conventional education norms.
BTEC Fitness students protest online assessments
Students pursuing a BTEC in Fitness are outraged after exam board Pearson downgraded their practical assessments to 'online-only'. Critics argue the move undermines the qualification's credibility and disadvantages learners.
Northern Ireland A-Level Students Achieve Record Results
Students in Northern Ireland achieve record A-level results as grade boundaries return to pre-pandemic standards, sparking university admission hopes.
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