How will qualification entry patterns change as a result of changes to Attainment 8?
Expect an increase in entries in creative subjects and fewer entries in geography, history and triple science
Languages are still harshly graded at GCSE
On average, pupils tend to achieve almost a grade lower in French, German and Spanish compared to English and maths
GCSE results 2019: Four things to look out for on Thursday
An increase in EBacc entries, more pupils taking language GCSEs and the impact of the National Reference test