How many pupils resit English and maths?
Although it is a requirement that pupils who do not achieve grade 4 in English (or maths) at GCSE continue to study English (or maths) post-16 by no means all of them enter a qualification.
The pupils who leave school without passes in GCSE English and mathematics
Post-COVID there has been a rise in the percentage of pupils leaving school without a pass (9-1) in GCSE English and a similar figure in maths. Most of these pupils were not entered for examinations.
Post-16 pathways to employment for lower attaining pupils: are they working?
A report tracking the post-16 pathways taken by pupils who did not achieve grade 4/C in GCSE English and maths into the labour market.
How much does prior attainment in English and maths vary by Key Stage 5 subject choice?
We investigate the Key Stage 5 subject choices associated with the highest - and the lowest - prior attainment.
GCSE results 2018: The main trends in entries and grades
Our first look at this year’s data.
GCSE results 2018: How widespread is early entry in English language and English literature?
The second of two preview posts ahead of this year's GCSE results day.