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2025 Exam Results Show Narrowing Gender Gap in Grades

8/21/2025

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In 2025, 23.1% of boys achieved grades 7 and above in maths, while girls' English performance declined to 23.5%.
The gender gap in top grades is the narrowest since 2016, with boys improving overall.
London had the best performance but saw the largest drop in grade 4 results.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the need to address regional attainment gaps.
Northern Ireland and Wales experienced increases in top grades, unlike England's declines.

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In 2025, 23.1% of boys achieved grades 7 and above in maths, while girls' English performance declined to 23.5%.
The gender gap in top grades is the narrowest since 2016, with boys improving overall.
London had the best performance but saw the largest drop in grade 4 results.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the need to address regional attainment gaps.
Northern Ireland and Wales experienced increases in top grades, unlike England's declines.