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Category : Schools
City of Liverpool College A-level cancellation condemned
City of Liverpool College's decision to cancel A-level courses has been condemned by the University and College Union, leaving students facing uncertainty and a scramble for alternatives.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
Cardiff GCSE Results 2026: City Beats Wales Average
Cardiff has published its city-wide GCSE results, with pupils outperforming the Wales average. 27.9% of entries achieved A–A* grades, up from 26.4% in 2025.
Knowsley worst for GCSE results as regional divide grows
Knowsley is the worst performing council area in England for GCSEs, with only 8% achieving grade 7 or above, while London boroughs lead with up to 72%.
Liverpool college pupils told A-Level places cancelled on GCSE day
City of Liverpool College cancels A-Level places for new students, delivering the 'bombshell' news during enrolment on GCSE results day without prior notice.
How to Appeal GCSE 2026 Results or Get Exams Remarked
Students can appeal GCSE grades if they believe there was a marking mistake. Schools can request a review from the exam board, and Ofqual can review appeals.
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GCSE 2026: Gender Gap Narrows to Smallest This Century
The GCSE gender gap is at its narrowest since at least 2000, with 67.3% of entries graded 4/C or above. Top grades edge up to 22% as London pulls ahead of northern England.
GCSE pass rate in Wales falls slightly in 2026 results
GCSE results in Wales show A*-C grades down 0.2 percentage points to 62.3%, while the overall pass rate A*-G fell 0.1 points to 96.8%.
Ayr nursery gets near flawless Care Inspectorate report
Wallacetown Early Years Centre in Ayr received an 'excellent' grading from the Care Inspectorate, with inspectors praising sector-leading practice and nurturing care.
North East GCSE Results Day 2026: Live Updates
Students across the North East are collecting their GCSE results today, with grades released from around 8am. Follow ChronicleLive for live updates.
Can You Pass GCSE Maths? Take the Quiz to Find Out
Students across the UK receive GCSE results today. Test your maths skills with seven quiz questions from past papers to see if you can match a Year 11.
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GCSE Results 2026: Entries in Wales Drop 6% as Students Get Grades
Students in Wales receive their GCSE results on August 20, with 293,865 entries — a 6% drop from 2025. Results expected to be broadly similar to last year, with top grades rising slightly in 2025.
GCSE Grade Boundaries 2026: When and Where to Find Them
Thousands of pupils across the UK will discover their GCSE results this morning as schools open from 8am. Here is where and when to find the grade boundaries for Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CCEA and WJEC.
GCSE Grade Boundaries 2026: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA
GCSE grade boundaries are decided after exams are marked and used on results day. They vary by exam board and year to reflect paper difficulty, ensuring fair grading.
GCSE 9-1 Grade Boundaries: How They Work Before Results Day
GCSE results day is tomorrow. In England, grades use a 9-to-1 numerical system, replacing the A-to-U letters. Grade boundaries are set by examiners annually and published on results day.
Motherwell school makes ‘insufficient progress’ since last inspection
Glencairn Primary School in Motherwell has made ‘insufficient progress’ since its June 2025 inspection, despite improvements since a new headteacher arrived in February 2026.
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GCSE Resits 2026: Dates, Costs and How to Retake Exams
Students who miss GCSE grades can resit English and maths in November. Costs range from free to £500 depending on the centre and prior grade.
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