GCSE results: almost one in four boys in England get top grades in maths
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Education category. Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Richard Adams and Sally Weale. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Education category. Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Richard Adams and Sally Weale. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Overall results slightly better than last year, with share receiving grades 7, 8 and 9 rising by 0.1 of a percentage point to 23.1%
Almost one in four boys in England received top grades in maths while results in English improved across the board, helping to propel improved GCSE results for this year’s cohort of 16-year-olds.
The stronger performances in maths helped pupils taking GCSEs in year 11 reach a record level for higher grades in England outside the Covid pandemic years, when exams were replaced by teacher assessments.
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