The CSE broadly covered GCSE grades C–G or 4–1 and the O-Level covered grades A*–C or 9–4, but the two were independent qualifications, with different grading systems.

Nov 4, 2025 · GCSEs mark the end of secondary school and open doors to sixth form, further education and onward to university. We explore GCSE subjects, grades, exams, re-sits, exam …

This BBC Bitesize article breaks down what GCSEs are, when they originated and why they remain so important to students across the UK.

Jun 30, 2025 · What does GCSE stand for? GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education and provides an academic qualification in different subject areas. They are an …

GCSE qualifications are academic credentials that most students are taught as part of the National Curriculum towards the end of their final few years in compulsory education.

A complete guide for UK students and parents on the GCSE system. Learn about subjects, the 9-1 grading scale, exam timetables, and what to do if you fail.

Nov 10, 2024 · GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. GCSE qualifications are typically taken by students aged 14–16 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This …

GCSEs (or General Certificates of Secondary Education), are qualifications that students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take at the end of secondary school, usually around age …

Sep 9, 2025 · GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. These are the main qualifications taken by students in Year 11 (around age 15–16) in England, Wales and …

Jan 8, 2025 · A General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification in the United Kingdom, usually taken as the last step in a secondary school and part of …