GCSE Results: Hundreds of Thousands of Pupils Await Grades Amid Ongoing Disruption Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are awaiting their GCSE grades, which have brought a mix of relief and concern.
Overall grades have risen among 16 year olds taking GCSEs for the first time in several years, but this welcome news is tempered by the knowledge that the cohorts who faced the most disruption due to Covid 19 have finally reached the end of their academic journey.
The data reveals some intriguing patterns. Boys, who had previously shown a decline in performance compared to girls, have made significant strides in subjects like math and English.