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In 2022 80% of pupils’ results have been graded A* – B
United KingdomCheltenhamCurrently watching: 9from 8080.00 £ / term -
Average mark obtained by students who passed the IB: 32.5 out of 45
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In 2023 80% of students achieved A*– B grades at A-level
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 6from 8746.00 £ / term -
In 2023 - 24% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades
United KingdomLeedsCurrently watching: 7from 8392.00 £ / term -
Exam results in 2022 were outstanding with 50% of A level grades awarded being A*/A, and 5
United KingdomReadingCurrently watching: 8from 4342.00 £ / year -
In 2023 results either for IB (32) and A Level (46% - A*-B) are higher than UK average
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 9from 13000.00 £ / term -
In 2023 60% of A Level students achieved A*- B grades
United KingdomBathCurrently watching: 8from 12444.00 £ / term -
Sixth Form Exam Results 2023: Over 59% A*-A grades
United KingdomReadingCurrently watching: 6from 22800.00 £ / year -
The process of securing a place is highly competitive
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 7from 14167.00 £ / term -
In 2020 - 70.5% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomCoventryCurrently watching: 8from 12818.00 £ / 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.