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Top 96 GCSE schools in England UK
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In 2021 an average IB score made up 37.5
United KingdomNorwichCurrently watching: 8from 12370.00 £ / term -
In 2018 near 34.2% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades
United KingdomBathCurrently watching: 5from 11165.00 £ / term -
A-levels 2023 59% of all exams graded A*-A
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 5from 13493.00 £ / term -
In 2022 - 80.65% of A Level students achieved A*-B
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 6from 39990.00 £ / year -
In 2023 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 4from 15078.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 81% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomCambridgeCurrently watching: 6from 10607.00 £ / term -
In 2022 - near 32% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades
United KingdomBirminghamCurrently watching: 5from 37200.00 £ / year -
In 2021 - 68% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomNorthamptonCurrently watching: 3from 9960.00 £ / term -
In 2023 - 77.9% of A Level students achieved A*- A grades
United KingdomWinchesterCurrently watching: 4from 13304.00 £ / term -
In 2018 - 36.29% of A Level students achieved A* - A.
United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 4from 13168.00 £ / 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.