How many people fail their GCSEs every year?

GCSE pass percentage
This is higher than it was in earlier years; in 2019, 20.6% of students got 7/A or higher. Over the last 12 years, fewer than 2% of students failed their GCSE exams, and in 2020, 99.6% of students achieved at least one grade 1/G or above – 1.3% more than the year before.
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How many GCSEs does the average person pass?

The average amount of GCSEs taken nationally is 9.
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What is the most failed GCSE subject?

Answer? Law and astronomy, although there are very few entries each year. The much bigger issue is that GCSEs in modern foreign languages are graded more severely than other subjects.
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Can you fail your GCSEs?

Most schools and colleges allow GCSE students to resit failed examinations. You can resit English and Maths exams in November and examinations in other subjects are then taken in the following June. You will need to double check the examination schedule with your school.
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What percentage is a pass at GCSE?

This grade is used to represent a C Grade in GCSE. This grade is important since it forms the official “pass” of the GCSE qualification. This will most likely be attributable to a 68 – 85% in the Foundation Tier examinations or 23%+ in the Higher Tier examinations.
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What are the hardest GCSEs?

The hardest GCSE subject was decided to be Further Maths by a consensus of students. This may not come as a surprise to you, or you could be sitting there thinking “really?!”.
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What are the top 10 hardest GCSEs?
  • Physics.
  • English Literature.
  • Maths.
  • Computer Science.
  • Economics.
  • Biology.
  • English Language.
  • Modern Foreign Languages.
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Are GCSE 2022 easier?

Pupils' GCSE and A-level exams will be graded more generously than in pre-pandemic years - to make up for the disruption Covid has had on learning. National exams are going ahead this year across the UK, for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Is 3 a fail in GCSE?

Is grade 3 a pass? For a 'standard pass', equivalent to the old C grade, students will need to achieve a 4 grade, while a 5 will constitute a 'strong pass'.
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What jobs dont require GCSEs?

23 High Paying Jobs You Can Do Without Any GCSEs!
  • Retail Worker. Retail work is a great way to develop your CV and working skills. ...
  • Fast Food Server. Fast food is the staple job of any person. ...
  • Police Force. ...
  • Construction Worker. ...
  • Charity Worker. ...
  • Sales Executive. ...
  • Firefighter. ...
  • Train Driver.
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Do mocks matter GCSEs?

Yes, mock exam results are important because they can imbue or drain confidence. They show gaps in knowledge and understanding, and practice is essential for students to understand the entire examination process. Learning how to revise for exams can only happen when students are engaged with their mocks.
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What's the easiest GCSE?

The British Exams lists the top 10 easiest GCSEs as reported by students:
  • Geography.
  • Film Studies.
  • Religious Studies.
  • Media Studies.
  • Hospitality and Catering.
  • Business Studies.
  • Drama.
  • Physical Education.
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Are GCSEs harder than mocks?

Yes the mock test are usually tougher than the actual examinations.
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Is 12 GCSEs too much?

Firstly, if you're here for the short answer here it is: The majority of students will take 9/10 GCSEs, and this amount is perfectly credible to colleges, universities and employers. However, a very small amount of students will take 11 GCSEs and an even fewer amount of students will take 12+ GCSEs.
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Are 6 GCSEs good?

Grade 6 indicates a good level of achievement and will help support progression into higher education and future employment.
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Is Passing 5 GCSEs good?

Pupils need a 4 for a standard pass and 5 for a "strong pass". This means that a candidate who gets nine grade-4s has, technically, passed all their exams. However, the government's school league tables are based on the percentage of pupils achieved a 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
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Are GCSEs important in life?

As minimum requirements and a barrier to entry for most roles and university courses, GCSEs are arguably the most important qualifications you can do. A Level study will only get you so far without strong passes in the core GCSE subjects. Studying GCSEs provides you with an essential foundation in a range of subjects.
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What do I do if I fail my GCSEs?

You can still enrol to retake your GCSEs at a local school or college. This means you'll have a timetable and attend classes with other GCSE students. For Maths and English, resitting is compulsory if you haven't achieved a pass (grade 4).
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Can you join the police without GCSEs?

What Qualifications Do You Need? The GCSEs you will need to become a police officer are similar to other professional careers. You need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. It is essential to gain qualifications in Maths, English Language and Science.
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What GCSE grade is 70 %?

So 70 would be a Grade 6, but 69 would be a Grade 5.
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What happens if you fail your GCSEs 2022?

Resits for Maths and English GCSEs will be in November, giving you a few months to re-study to take the exam. Alternatively, if you would prefer to have longer to study for the exams to ensure you pass the second time around, you can also retake them next summer.
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What does F mean in GCSE results?

E = 40%” F = 30% G = 20% The maximum UMS is different for different subjects and exam boards.
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Can you retake GCSEs at any age?

Who can do it? Anyone can retake their GCSEs, regardless of age or previous experience. For A Levels, you'll need a GCSE at Grade C or above in the equivalent subject to get started.
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What is harder GCSE history or geography?

I do both, I would say history is harder. The exam technique (I'm with OCR) makes it tricky to get the marks, even if you know the content. Saying that, Geography probably involves more rope learning of facts and lots of case studies, but the actual exam is a bit more straight forward.
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Are GCSEs easy to get?

That's an impossible question to answer, it completely depends on you and on the subject. Some people find GCSEs harder than others. There will be some subjects you find hard, and others you find easier. The main challenge with GCSEs is juggling all of the many subjects you're taking.
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