GCSE Results 2026: Release Time, Appeals, Holiday Advice
GCSE results day is Thursday, August 20, with grades available from 8am. Students can collect in person, via app, or by post. Appeals can be requested via school or exam board.
Category : Exam Results
A-level Results Boost Confidence but Reveal Inequalities
Top A-level grades rise, with 262,820 18-year-olds gaining university places, but regional and gender gaps persist, urging ministers to act.
A-level results: London top grades gap widens to record 9.6 points
London's A-level top grades hit 32.7%, while East Midlands and north-east lag at 23.1%, widening the regional gap to a record 9.6 percentage points, prompting calls for intervention.
Guildford tops A-level results with 50% A grades; Richmond second
Guildford leads England with 50.0% of A-level entries achieving A/A*, while London's Richmond upon Thames ranks second at 48.7%, according to Ofqual data.
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London A-level results set record gap over North East, East Midlands
London's A-level top grades hit 32.7% in 2026, a record 9.6-point gap over North East and East Midlands at 23.1%.
A-Level Results 2026: Release Times and Appeals Guide
A-Level results day is Thursday, August 13. Find out when results are released, how to appeal grades, and key steps for students.
A-Level Results Day 2026: Collins Cartoon
Stephen Collins cartoons A-Level results day 2026, capturing student anxiety and relief as grades are released. A humorous take on the annual ritual.
1% Club Kids Special: Maths Question Stumps Adults
A maths question from The 1% Club kids special left adult viewers baffled. Can you solve the rollercoaster height puzzle that eliminated five young contestants?
Sudoku 7319 Hard: Expert Puzzle Challenge
Test your logic with Sudoku 7319, a hard puzzle that demands advanced strategies. Perfect for seasoned players seeking a mental workout.
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Parenting a Teen Through A-Levels: Helplessness
A parent reflects on the unique horror of supporting a teenager through A-levels, feeling impotent and clueless in the face of complex subjects like chemistry and further maths.
Milburn: Exam-Obsessed Schools Leave Pupils Unready for Work
Former minister Alan Milburn warns that schools prioritizing exam results over soft skills are leaving young people unprepared for employment, as a survey reveals widespread teacher concern.
Teacher Avoids Ban After WhatsApp Gossip with Student
A West London teacher has been allowed to continue teaching after gossiping with a student on WhatsApp and failing to report a safeguarding incident, with officials citing inexperience.
Exam Stress Raises Depression and Self-Harm Risk in Students
A new study reveals that exam stress significantly increases the risk of depression and self-harm among students, highlighting urgent mental health concerns in education.
Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
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A headteacher is forced to issue a statement denying social media claims a pupil was suspended for wearing Wellington boots. Discover the facts behind the school uniform policy.
The Vital Life Skills Maths Teaches Beyond Arithmetic
Experts challenge the claim that calculators make maths education redundant, highlighting the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the subject develops. Discover why maths matters.
Finn McGhee wins tense NSW Premier's Spelling Bee 2025
After 14 nail-biting rounds, Finn McGhee from Narellan Vale Public School clinched victory at the 2025 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee, beating a record 200,000 participants. Discover the dramatic finale.
Why backing off could be the best exam support for your child
New educational insights reveal how stepping back during exam season might be more beneficial than constant parental intervention. Discover why reducing pressure could lead to better results and healthier student wellbeing.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar for exam
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
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