Knowsley Council responds after being named worst for GCSEs
Knowsley Council has responded after new data showed it was the worst performing area for GCSE results, with only 8% of grades at 7 or above.
Category : Education
Cardiff teen's 14 A*s and the extreme revision habits behind them
Dewen Wu, 16, from Cardiff, achieved 14 A*s at GCSE, including staying up until 7am and taking coursework on holiday. He advises others to stick to daylight hours.
Mrs Hinch fans' 'weird' grass hack cleans oven racks overnight
Mrs Hinch fans recommend leaving oven racks on grass overnight to loosen baked-on food, a method praised for requiring minimal scrubbing and no soaking.
Lawyer clarifies September school attendance rules
A criminal defence lawyer explains that new school attendance rules from September 2026 target schools, not parents, and fines are not increasing.
Coleen Rooney celebrates Kai's GCSE results and sixth form plans
Coleen Rooney reveals son Kai passed all his GCSEs and secured a sixth form place, while continuing his Manchester United academy career.
Paramedic to run Great North Run carrying 16kg manikin
Great North Air Ambulance paramedic Jake Gunn, 40, from Durham, will run the Great North Run carrying a 16kg rescue manikin to raise £1,000 for the charity.
Coleen Rooney Shares Kai's GCSE Results as Man Utd Teenager Passes All Exams
Coleen Rooney announced her son Kai passed all GCSEs, balancing studies with Manchester United academy football. The 16-year-old signed a first-year scholarship contract last month.
Lettuce Stays Crisp for 4 Weeks Wrapped in Foil
A TikTok video reveals wrapping lettuce in aluminium foil keeps it crisp for up to four weeks in the fridge by blocking ethylene gas, moisture, and light.
Coleen Rooney 'super proud' as son Kai gets GCSE results
Coleen Rooney says she is 'super proud' of her son Kai after the 16-year-old received his GCSE results, sharing a selfie with her 1.5 million followers.
Liverpool College A-Level U-Turn Leaves Students 'Devastated'
City of Liverpool College cancels first-year A-level courses for 2026/27, leaving students and parents angry after being informed during enrolment sessions.
GCSE Results Day: North East High Achievers Celebrated
The gap in top GCSE grades between London and the North East widened to 10.9 percentage points, but the region's pass rate rose to 65.2% and pupils like Sarah Moran and Ruby Clark achieved outstanding results.
Liverpool pupils 'in tears' as college cancels A-level courses
Pupils in Liverpool were left in tears after City of Liverpool College cancelled A-level courses with no prior notice, sparking a desperate scramble for alternative places.
Cardiff teen Zarar Khan achieves 13 A* GCSEs
Zarar Khan, 16, moved to Cardiff from Pakistan four years ago and earned 13 A* GCSEs, bringing him closer to his dream of becoming a doctor.
Merseyside students celebrate GCSE results with tears and smiles
Thousands of Merseyside teenagers celebrated their GCSE results on August 20, with schools reporting record achievements and emotional scenes of relief and pride.
North East GCSEs buck trends but London gap widens
North East schools report GCSE success bucking national trends, but the top grades gap with London widened to 10.9 percentage points, the largest since records began.
International students bring much more than money to UK
Letters highlight the broader value of international students, including enduring connections and global influence, while criticising university leaders for financial mismanagement.
GCSE Results: Deputy Principal's Reassuring Message
Alison Maynard, Deputy Principal at New College Durham, reminds pupils that GCSE results do not define them, offering reassurance amid disappointment.
Wales Private School GCSE Results 2026: Top Performers
Private schools in Wales outperform state schools at GCSE, with St John's Cardiff achieving 61% A* and Rougemont Newport 37% A*, as some schools face financial closure.
Professional organiser shares 25% rule to declutter your home
Professional organiser Andrea Lewis advises using the 25% rule for decluttering, suggests seasonal swaps, and warns against overloading drawers to keep homes tidy.
Northumberland teen athletes celebrate GCSE success
Two Northumberland teenagers with promising sporting careers have celebrated GCSE success, with Zach Hall and Charlie Wood achieving top grades at Dame Allan's School.
GCSE Results 2026: Best and Worst Councils Revealed
New figures show a stark divide in GCSE results across England, with the City of London topping the table at 72.1% top grades, while Knowsley recorded the lowest at 8.3%.
GCSE ratio question trick catches out many 16-year-olds
A secondary school maths teacher highlights a deceptively simple GCSE ratio question that many 16-year-olds get wrong due to misreading the problem under exam pressure.
Wirral student secures straight 9s at record GCSE results
St Anselm's College in Birkenhead celebrates its third consecutive year of record-breaking GCSE results, with one student achieving straight 9s and 41% of grades at 7-9.
Huyton Teen's GCSE Results Secure Dream Horse Career Path
Weronika Wojtas, 16, from Huyton, achieved GCSE grades better than expected, securing a place at Myerscough College to study Level 3 Equine Management and pursue her lifelong passion for horses.
GCSE top grades gap between North East and London widens
The gap between North East and London GCSE pupils achieving top grades has widened to 10.9 percentage points, the largest since 2010, despite North East results being above pre-pandemic levels.
Newcastle teen achieves top GCSEs after supporting mum through cancer
William Kirvan, 16, achieved eight grades 7-9 and one grade 6 in his GCSEs while fundraising and volunteering during his mother's cancer treatment.
Lawyer Reveals One Word Liars Often Use When Not Telling Truth
A legal and communication expert says liars frequently use extreme words like 'never' or 'always'. Jefferson Fisher shared signs of dishonesty on the Diary of a CEO podcast.
Bootle student says dad would 'be proud of me' at GCSE success
Emma Moore, 16, from Bootle, achieved GCSE success at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, thinking of her late father who passed away before she started at the school in January.
Finishing Touches for New East Kilbride School
Finishing touches are being prepared for the new Calderglen High School in East Kilbride, with the building expected to be handed over by the contractor in the coming weeks.
Teacher Reveals Simple GCSE Maths Question Many Get Wrong
A teacher has shared a past AQA GCSE maths exam question that many 16-year-olds commonly get wrong. The trick is in reading the ratio carefully.
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