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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026

Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
BBC News Thursday 20 August 2026, 14:28 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.

Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
GCSE (ORG) England (LOCATION)
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