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.
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 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 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%.
City of Liverpool College cancels A-Level places for new students, delivering the 'bombshell' news during enrolment on GCSE results day without prior notice.
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.
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 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%.
Wallacetown Early Years Centre in Ayr received an 'excellent' grading from the Care Inspectorate, with inspectors praising sector-leading practice and nurturing care.
Students across the North East are collecting their GCSE results today, with grades released from around 8am. Follow ChronicleLive for live updates.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Glencairn Primary School in Motherwell has made ‘insufficient progress’ since its June 2025 inspection, despite improvements since a new headteacher arrived in February 2026.
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.
Kirktonholme Childcare in Airdrie receives a positive inspection report from HMIE, with no further visits planned. Staff praised for creating a welcoming nursery community.
Bertha Park residents will soon see plans for the long-awaited primary school, with public displays scheduled for August 27 and September 14 at Bertha Park High School.
Students need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths to progress. Resits for these subjects take place in November, with costs varying from free to £500.
GCSE results day 2026 is on August 20 for pupils in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Learn how to collect results, new phone app access, and grading systems.
Marcus Rashford has seriously impressed Manchester United chiefs by mentoring JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey, boosting his chances of staying at the club.
From September, schools must limit branded uniform items to three per pupil under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, reducing costs for parents.
Students can resit GCSEs in November or May/June. Costs range from £75 to £150 at schools, or £150 to £500 privately. Alternatives include functional skills qualifications.
Jack Robertson, 18, from Morrison's Academy, balanced S6 studies with football, earning top grades and making his St Johnstone debut against Ayr United.
West Dunbartonshire Council's 2027/28 term dates show the October break extended to two weeks, from October 4 to 15, adding five days and raising childcare and work concerns among parents.
Newmains Primary School received improved marks from HM Inspectors after a visit, with strengths including a nurturing environment and robust tracking, but areas for improvement were also identified.
Anthony Hook, 66, has been banned from teaching for at least two years after a disciplinary panel found he ran his fingers through pupils' hair and sang 'I love you' to one.
Anthony Hook, 66, acquitted of sexual assault, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after a disciplinary panel found him guilty of unacceptable professional conduct for inappropriate behaviour towards pupils.
Disabled people in England will be able to use concessionary bus passes at any time from April 1, 2027, as the government removes weekday time restrictions.