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GCSE Results Released Today: 5.8 Million Entries Graded

8/22/2025

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Students Receive Results

GCSE results will be released today, August 21, at 8am for UK students.
About 5.8 million entries were marked this year, covering A levels, T levels, BTECs, and apprenticeships.
The grading system uses numbers 9 to 1, with grade 4 as the standard pass.
Some students will receive results through a new online app as part of a government trial.

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Students Excel Academically

Spanish is now the most popular language among UK students, with a 25% increase in entries since 2020.
The class of 2025 has outperformed previous cohorts, despite challenges from the pandemic.
The gender gap in GCSE results has decreased, with boys showing improvement in weaker subjects.
A resit crisis is developing, as only 17% of older students achieved grade 4 or above in maths.
Education leaders advocate for reforms to address disparities in student performance.

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Students Receive Results

GCSE results will be released today, August 21, at 8am for UK students.
About 5.8 million entries were marked this year, covering A levels, T levels, BTECs, and apprenticeships.
The grading system uses numbers 9 to 1, with grade 4 as the standard pass.
Some students will receive results through a new online app as part of a government trial.

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