GCSE results: almost one in four boys in England get top grades in maths
Summary
Nearly one in four boys in England achieved top grades in GCSE maths this year, helping push overall results to their highest level outside the pandemic years. English results also improved for both boys and girls, with more students reaching passing grades compared to last year.Key Facts
- 23.1% of pupils got top grades in GCSE maths and English combined, a slight increase from last year.
- In maths, 24% of boys and 20.5% of girls achieved top grades (7 or above).
- Overall, 70.7% of students earned a passing grade (grade 4 or higher) in their GCSEs.
- English results improved with 66.1% of boys and 76.8% of girls passing.
- Many students faced earlier educational disruptions due to Covid-19 school closures.
- There remains a significant number of students who do not pass English and maths at age 16.
- More students are taking business studies GCSEs, with entries up by one third in five years.
- Across the UK, 22% of GCSE entries received top grades, higher than before the pandemic.
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