GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip Slightly But Still Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
This summer’s GCSE results are in! While top grades dipped slightly in 2024, they're still above pre-pandemic levels. Across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, 21.8% of students achieved top grades—down from 22% last year, but higher than 2019’s 20.8%. London leads the way with nearly 29% of students earning top marks, while private and grammar schools continue to outperform others. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns of widening attainment gaps, particularly between regions. Despite challenges, students have shown resilience. Stay tuned for updates on how this year’s GCSE results are shaping the future!
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00:00This summer's GCSE results are in, and while top grades have dipped slightly,
00:04they're still above pre-pandemic levels. Let's break it down.
00:07In 2024, 21.8% of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland achieved top grades,
00:15a slight decrease from 22% last year. But here's the interesting part. These numbers are still
00:21higher than in 2019, when only 20.8% of students received these grades. While England saw a small
00:27increase in top grades, Wales and Northern Ireland experienced declines. London continues
00:32to lead with nearly 29% of students achieving top grades, compared to just 18.6% in the northwest
00:39and 17.8% in the northeast. Private and grammar schools extended their lead,
00:44with nearly half of private school students and over 60% of grammar school students
00:48achieving top grades. Other school types, however, saw their share of top grades decline.
00:53Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warned that the attainment gap might continue to widen,
00:58pointing to unacceptable, entrenched regional disparities.
01:02But despite these challenges, students have shown remarkable resilience,
01:05overcoming pandemic disruptions, and more. As these students move forward,
01:09they have an exciting range of options ahead—levels, apprenticeships, and more.
01:14Stay tuned for more updates on how this year's results are shaping the future.