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GCSE

British

abbreviation

General Certificate of Secondary Education: a public examination in specified subjects for 16-year-old schoolchildren. It replaced the GCE O-level and CSE

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White British girls who are classed as disadvantaged saw an even bigger fall of 6.4 percentage points, with 38% achieving the expected standard at GCSE.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She says schools in her region are offering fewer languages at GCSE, which leads to fewer pupils taking them at A-levels and then going on to study them at university.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Oxbridge Home Learning offered qualifications, including GCSE, Btec and A-level courses, with online tutoring.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

They have had to limit the number of pupils who can take it at GCSE, Dan says, despite high demand - which he says has been a "shame".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Exam season is around the corner for GCSE, BTec and A-level students, as well as those sitting National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers in Scotland.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

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