One in five GCSE entries get top marks as grades rise for second year in a row - but pass rates for English and maths fall once again to lowest level in a decade
- Posted on August 20, 2026
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One in five GCSE entries get top marks as grades rise for second year in a row - but pass rates for English and maths fall once again to lowest level in a decade
As hundreds of thousands of pupils picked up their GCSE results this morning, 22 per cent were awarded a 7 or A, up from 21.9 per cent last year.
