GCSEs

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

9 secondary schools in Blackpool ranked by latest Progress 8 scores

9 secondary schools in Blackpool ranked by latest Progress 8 scores

Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

Each of the nine new grades means something slightly different

New 9-1 GCSE grades explained as pupils tackle 2025 exams

Exam stress can manifest in all sorts of different ways

7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

Well-meaning phrases can sometimes do more harm than good when it comes to exam stress

5 things you should never say to your child during exam season

All the secondary schools across the Fylde Coast ranked by latest GCSE results

Fylde Coast secondary schools ranked by latest GCSE results

Only about one in 10 of the students surveyed felt ready for their exams

The top 20 excuses teens admit using to get out of studying for exams

From studying to the big day, exam season can be a tough time for young people

Five places parents and students can get support this exam season

GCSE results day could look a little different for thousands of students this year

Big change coming to GCSE Results Day - what you need to know

Core GCSE exam subjects will be spaced out over the next two months

Key GCSE subject exam dates for 2025 season

9 Blackpool secondary schools ranked by latest GCSE results

9 Blackpool secondary schools ranked by latest GCSE results

These apps can help prepare pupils ahead of the summer exam season

7 of the top education apps for last-minute GCSE and A Level revision

This year's GCSE takers will still get extra help in three exams

The three GCSE exams pupils will still get Covid-era help in

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help teens prepare for GCSEs
These next few weeks will be crucial for young people sitting their GCSEs in May and June✍
Amber Allott

There are six passing grades GCSE candidates can earn this year, with 9 being the highest

What GCSE pupils and families should know about grades as exams near

Common study mistakes can mean students aren't learning as efficiently as they could

6 of the most common GCSE study mistakes - and what to do instead

Most of these schools, which had some of the lowest attendance rates in the country, were also extremely high performers

The 15 top state secondary schools in England for attendance named

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Take a look at the 15 best secondary schools across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre according to their Progress 8 scores.

15 best Fylde Coast secondary schools according to GCSE results

9 Blackpool secondary schools ranked by latest GCSE results

9 Blackpool secondary schools ranked by latest GCSE results

St George's School in Blackpool

GCSE results reveal best performing Blackpool secondary school

GCSEs could see some changes over the coming years

Three ways GCSE exams could change in 2025 and beyond

The Latin Excellence Programme was run in 40 state schools across England

Latin programme for state schools cut - what you need to know

The core science GCSEs cover a wide array of physics, chemistry and biology concepts

Your complete guide to the core science GCSEs

English GCSE exams for some pupils may be available onscreen in the near future

English GCSEs may soon move onscreen - with more soon to follow
GCSE exams may soon be ‘pencils down’ for good in some schools 📝
Amber Allott

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Selective grammar schools and comprehensive schools alike made the list in different parts of England

Each region's top 5 state secondary schools for 2025

Several North West schools are among England's highest performers

The North West's 25 best-performing state secondary schools for 2024

Algebra, geometry and statistics will all make an appearance in GCSE-level maths

What this year's GCSE maths pupils will learn before their final exam

Resits take place much like standard GCSE exams

Everything you need to know about GCSE resits

Homeschooling can offer more flexibility for families, an education expert says

'I'm a GCSEs tutor - here's what you should know before homeschooling'

Gordonstoun was one of two Scottish schools to make the list

The UK's 25 finest private senior schools, named among world's best

It is now likely GCSE maths and science students will not need to remember formulas for their exams until at least 2027 (Photo: Adobe Stock)

GCSE students to get extra Covid exam help in these key subjects

Secondary schools are typically ranked by their 'Progress 8' scores (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing secondary schools are ranked

The reading lists for each exam board are periodically updated (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

A full guide to the GCSE English literature reading list this year

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

Did Kate Middleton get better GCSE results than Prince William and Prince Harry?

Royal GCSE Results: Did Kate Middleton do better than Prince William?

Students who sat their GCSEs are getting their results today (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How to find out how close you were to a higher GCSE grade

Results day can be a nerve-wracking time for GCSE candidates (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Girls continue to dominate GCSEs but top grades dip - full breakdown

Two languages and a STEM subject are affected (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

The three GCSE subjects which were graded ‘more generously’

GCSE results day for 2024 is here (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

What pupils and families should expect on GCSE results day

GCSE results day can be a stressful time for students who may not have done as well as they had hoped (Stock photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How to appeal your GCSE results

GCSE results day for 5.8 million students arrives on August 22. (File photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

GCSE Results Day Lancashire: what to expect & what are the next steps

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

For many secondary school students, university offers will be dependent on their exam results (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

When secondary school pupils will get their exam results across the UK

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Year 12 Chemistry class, 2003

24 throwback scenes which capture life at Baines High School

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.07 which is average for the Local Authority. The school was rated as 'good' by Ofsted in 2022.

Progress 8 scores reveal the best and worst performing high schools

Progress 8 scores have been published showing the academic progress achieved by pupils at the resort's schools.

Progress 8 scores reveal the best and worst performing high schools

Luke Alston, Adam Gammage, Parker Hawe, Alli Akbaba, Niall McGrath, Jack Kershaw, Jayden Jones

Baines School celebrate GCSE results with special mention to Ukranian pupil

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Expert help if your child doesn't receive the GCSE results they wanted

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