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Top 96 GCSE schools in England UK
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In 2021 - 89% of A Level students achieved A*-B
United KingdomBirminghamCurrently watching: 3from 10730.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 86% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomTauntonCurrently watching: 2from 12595.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 87% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomTonbridgeCurrently watching: 2from 14035.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 81% of A Level students achieved A* - B
United KingdomBirminghamCurrently watching: 2from 31431.00 £ / year -
In 2021 - 56% of A Level students achieved A* - B
United KingdomReadingCurrently watching: 2from 10250.00 £ / term -
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In 2019 - 64.3% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomNewcastle, UKCurrently watching: 2from 8250.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 73% of A Level students achieved A*-B
United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 1from 12075.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 86% of A Level students achieved A* - B
United KingdomStaffordCurrently watching: 1from 10085.00 £ / term -
from 2500.00 £ / 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.