West Lothian high school students achieving five or more awards are almost 20 percentage points ahead of national results, but a union warns against over-reliance on virtual campus teaching for Advanced Highers.
All exam boards have published GCSE grade boundaries for 2026. Top A* grades rise slightly in Wales while overall pass rate dips marginally.
The gap between GCSE top grades in London and northern England has widened to 10.9 percentage points, the largest since 2010, as 28.6% of London entries scored grade 7 or above.
Top GCSE grades rose in 2026, but the standard pass rate fell to 67.3%, matching pre-pandemic 2019 levels. The gender gap narrowed to its smallest this century.
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Thousands of teenagers collect GCSE results today, with many accessing grades online via the Education Record app for the first time after a successful trial in Manchester.
GCSE maths questions aimed at teenagers have baffled adults online, with one saying 'my brain hurts' after attempting the tricky problems shared on TikTok.
Thousands of students across Merseyside are collecting their GCSE results today, August 20, with grades available from 8am at schools.
Thousands of students across Greater Manchester receive their GCSE results on Thursday, August 20, after months of exams. Grades are available online and from schools from 8am.
Thousands of teenagers collect GCSE results today, with online access via the Education Record app for the first time. Grade boundaries, resit options, and celebrity reassurance for disappointed students.
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As students across the UK prepare to open their GCSE exam results, even the royal family were once in their position - and some were far more academically inclined than others.
As students across the UK collect their GCSE results, we look at how famous faces from the region fared in their exams, from Wayne Rooney's lack of GCSEs to Jodie Comer's drama exam fail.
GCSE and BTEC results are released today, Thursday, August 20, 2026. Students can collect grades from 11am, with over 750 schools using a new phone app. The 9-1 grading system and how boundaries are set explained.
GCSE results for 2026 are released on Thursday, August 20. Students can collect slips from 8am or access grades online via the Education Record app.
GCSE results day 2026 is on Thursday, August 20. Students can collect grades from 8am at school or view them online via the Education Record app for the first time.
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Students receiving GCSE results on Thursday may need a grade 4 to progress. Resits for Maths and English are in November, with costs ranging from £75 to £500 depending on the centre.
GCSE results released Thursday; many students can access grades online via Education Record app at 11am, with school collection from 8am.
GCSE results day is Thursday, August 20, with grades available online via the Education Record app for the first time, after a trial involving 95,000 students.
GCSE results are released Thursday, with many students accessing grades online via the Education Record app for the first time. Schools typically release results from 8am, while the app updates at 11am.
GCSE results are released from 8am on Thursday, August 20. Students on holiday can arrange email or post delivery in advance. Check school arrangements.
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GCSE results are out on August 20. Grade boundaries are set after marking, based on exam difficulty, to keep standards consistent across years.
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GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday, August 20. Students collect grades from 8am. Results may determine A-levels, further education, or apprenticeships.
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JD Vance's memoir recounts Middletown, Ohio's economic decline and social struggles, sparking debate over its portrayal of the region and its people.
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Two inspirational students, Leighton Flynn and Yasmin Baker, have been awarded full scholarships by Gary Neville at UA92, covering tuition fees.
Record top grades lead to tougher university competition, with some students rejected or asked to defer, as Cardiff University requests deferrals on two programmes.
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