The politician in charge of education in Wales says the Welsh Government made a conscious effort that "we were going to go for this". Education Minister Lynne Neagle.says the Pisa tests are "very ...

Whether you're a fan or not, maths is an unavoidable part of life that everyone needs to have at least a basic understanding of. In the realm of education, maths can be quite divisive; some students ...

The college is offering a fast-track GCSE maths course for those who need a Grade 4 or above and want to fit studying around their other commitments. The course - starting in January 2026 - covers ...

GCSE resits for English and Maths could be scrapped after the pass rate fell to its lowest level in a decade. The current model requires students who fail these two core subjects at GCSE level to ...

A 72-year-old grandfather has passed his higher maths GCSE to show his grandchildren that "you are never too old to learn". After retiring from a 40-year career in the oil industry in the Middle East, ...

A primary school pupil achieved top grades in GCSE maths after taking the exams five years early. Harry Clark, 11, took higher maths and further maths GCSEs this year - having previously gained a GCSE ...

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The proportion of GCSE entries scoring a decent pass has fallen again this year, prompting fears about young people in England being forced to resit their English and maths exams. More than two in ...

GCSE results day has arrived – and thousands of teenagers will discover whether or not they got the grades they needed to study for their chosen A levels, T levels, BTEC or get an apprenticeship.

Thousands of teenagers are opening up their GCSE and BTEC results this morning, with some taking part in a ground-breaking pilot scheme that allows them to access their grades through a mobile app. It ...

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Children across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their GCSE results on Thursday (August 21). GCSEs, also known as General Certificates of Secondary Education, are academic qualifications ...