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GCSE results day: More students get top grades as gap between boys and girls shrinks

The Independent UK News · 20 August 2026 at 09:44

GCSE results day: More students get top grades as gap between boys and girls shrinks

Top grades for GCSE entries have seen an increase compared with 2025, though overall pass rates have now settled back to pre-pandemic levels, according to national data.

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GCSE results day: More students get top grades as gap between boys and girls shrinks

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