BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 15:08:00
In 2019, the figure was 20.8%. the exams watchdog for england says its aim is for results to sit between pre—pandemic levels and last year's high was set with fairness in mind. similar plans were put in place in wales and northern ireland. scotland also saw fewer students land top marks in its exams earlier this month. concerns have been raised about regional differences in top grades. in england, the attainment gap between north and south is significant. in london, 32.6% of gcses were marked at seven or above compared with 22.4% in the north—east of england. the gap between the highest an...