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Top 96 GCSE schools in England UK
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"5th Highest Performing School by A Level results in 2023" – The Telegraph.
United KingdomYorkCurrently watching: 9from 13850.00 £ / term -
In 2023 100% of students achieved A*– B grades at A-level
United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 10from 37600.00 £ / year -
In 2022 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 8from 15100.00 £ / term -
#1 school in UK and Top-1 worldwide for IB results in 2021
United KingdomCardiffCurrently watching: 8from 12650.00 £ / term -
In 2023 - 90% of A Level scores made up A- A*
United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 8from 2250.00 £ / 2 weeks -
Top school in the UK at A Level during the past eleven years
United KingdomCardiffCurrently watching: 7from 46400.00 £ / year -
55% of A Level students achieved A*- A results among top UK schools in 2023
United KingdomCambridgeCurrently watching: 6from 20330.00 £ / term -
75% of our A-Level students achieved A*-A in 2022
United KingdomCanterburyCurrently watching: 7from 11450.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 66% of A Level students achieved A*-A
United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 8from 12300.00 £ / term -
In 2023 - 98% pupils gained places at their first choice University
United KingdomCambridgeCurrently watching: 9from 14320.00 £ / term
GCSE, also known as the General Certificate of Secondary Education, is an academic qualification that students in the UK most often acquire at the age of 16 after completing a two-year stage in secondary education. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide a broad education, allowing students to specialise in areas of genuine interest to them.
Most often, students take several GCSE subjects, including the main ones: English, Mathematics and Science. The list of additional subjects includes history, geography, foreign languages and others. The GCSE assessment process usually involves a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assessments, depending on the subject.
GCSE exam scores are distributed as follows:
- 9 = High A score *,
- 8 = Standard A score,
- 7 = Grade below A,
- 6 = High B score,
- 5 = Low B or High C
- 4 = Grade below C,
- 3 = D or high E
- 2 = Low E or High F,
- 1 = Smaller F or G,
- U = not passed.
Final exams are necessary to assess the knowledge and skills of a student in various subjects, play an important role in shaping the future educational and career path of a student. The GCSE qualification serves as the foundation for further education and employment: school leavers usually use GCSE results to enter college or high school, where they can go on to more in-depth study at A-level or go on to vocational courses. For potential employers, the results of further exams demonstrate the applicant's academic achievements and skills.