Prediction accuracy at Key Stage 4
Using predicted grades and results submitted by 740 schools, we explore differences between predicted and actual grades, including variations by subject
Five things to look out for on GCSE results day
Our usual round-up of what to expect from GCSE results day
Who gets study leave in Year 11?
In response to a reader request, we look at how consistently study leave has been granted to Year 11 pupils taking public exams this year
Grading severity at Key Stage 4 in 2024
A new edition of our occasional series examining how pupils' grades in different subjects at Key Stage 4 differ to those they achieve in GCSE English language and maths
Report – Understanding trends in the study of economics
A report investigating the number and rate of students entering qualifications in economics at each of Key Stage 4 (GCSEs), Key Stage 5 (A-levels) and first degree level between 2011/12 and 2022/23.
How did the gender gap in top GCSE grades change during the pandemic?
A subject-by-subject breakdown of gender gaps before, during and after the pandemic.
Qualification entry patterns at the end of the EBacc era
The number of non-EBacc qualifications entered by pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 has been steadily falling since 2015
Five things to look out for on GCSE results day
GCSE results are out on Thursday. We'll be posting analysis on the day, but in the meantime here are some things we'll be looking out for on the day.
How has access to creative subjects changed over time?
We look at the proportion of schools where no pupils are entered for qualifications in creative subjects (art, music and performing arts), and see how this varies over time and by school characteristics