GCSE
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White British girls who are classed as disadvantaged saw an even bigger fall of 6.4 percentage points, with 38% achieving the expected standard at GCSE.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
She says schools in her region are offering fewer languages at GCSE, which leads to fewer pupils taking them at A-levels and then going on to study them at university.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
And she addressed the claims that scrapping the EBacc could lead to fewer pupils taking history, geography and languages at GCSE, saying the measure "hasn't led to improved outcomes" or "improvement in language study".
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Data gathered by survey tool Teacher Tapp, commissioned by teaching charity Teach First, suggests 15% of schools in the poorest communities cannot offer computer science GCSE, compared to 4% of the wealthiest schools.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2025
Exam season is around the corner for GCSE, BTec and A-level students, as well as those sitting National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers in Scotland.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025
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