GCSE results: did you miss grade four in maths, English or both? Here’s what you need to know

Here’s some advice if you haven’t achieved a grade four or above in maths, English or both on GCSE results day. While grades three and below aren’t fail grades, a grade four in these subjects is often seen as a target, and is required to progress into some study pathways.

First of all: you are not alone. Each year around 200,000 pupils in England find themselves in this situation.

Here is some idea…

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