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Every year the SQA gives subjects a ‘difficulty’ rating – and, in response to this data, physics teachers warn their subject is too tough and students are being put off

Exam papers from two boards were affected, but Ofqual says students can have ‘full confidence’ in their results this year

While maths and English saw a small drop in those achieving a grade 4, many other subjects had slightly better results than last year

This year’s GCSE results show stable pass rates and top grade proportions for a cohort that transitioned to secondary during the pandemic

Support for ASN pupils in mainstream schools is becoming ‘unmanageable’ as families are struggling to find specialist provision, warn secondary school leaders

Cambridge International has released results to more than 240,000 students, with a clear rise in technology and business-related subjects

Few students feel comfortable speaking to a teacher, school counsellor or mental health professional about anxiety of returning to school, survey finds

Girls will once again be ahead when GCSE results are released on Thursday, predicts expert, who says boys’ attainment should be a ‘national concern’

Maths and English literature A levels both had a slight fall in top grades awarded in 2025 compared with last year – in contrast to the overall trend

Both the proportion of top grades awarded and the pass rate have seen a slight growth in England in 2025

Budget cuts, staff shortages, lack of support for ASN students – as well as ‘harassment from parents’ – are leaving heads at risk of burnout, finds School Leaders Scotland

The disadvantage-related attainment gap in achieving the top grade at A level has been revealed by Teach First research