The GCSE pass rate has fallen with 67.4% of all grades in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at 4/C and above.
The figure is slightly down from 67.6% last year, according to the latest national data released and compares to the sharp rises in top grades in 2020 and 2021 when exams were cancelled and results were based on teachers’ assessments.
However the proportion of entries receiving the top grades has risen from last year and remains higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
More teenagers failed to pass English and maths, and more of those taking resits also did not achieve at least a grade 4 or C
The gap between boys and girls narrowed, echoing last week’s A-level results when boys pulled ahead of girls at the top grades for the first time in eight years
Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School are celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE examination results. 49% of all grades were at the very highest grade 9 level and 73% of all grades achieved were 9 or 8 (the equivalent of an A*)
Students in Salford have been commended by Salford City Council for their dedication and hard work as they receive their GCSE results.
Councillor Jim Cammell, Lead Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “A huge well done to all Salford GCSE students. We’re immensely proud of their commitment. Our young people have been supported every step of the way by families, teachers, schools, and carers. We wish them all fulfilling and successful futures.
“The council remains firmly committed to working alongside communities to ensure Salford continues to be a place where children thrive. Supporting every child’s journey through learning, growth, and personal development is central to our vision.”
