GCSE Results 2024: Delight as students in Portsmouth and Hampshire collect results
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Exams in England are graded 9-1, with 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. A 9 is the equivalent to an A* and it is awarded to students that have performed exceptionally well. A paper can also receive a U which means the paper is ungraded.
Usually, students will need to obtain a minimum of five GCSE’s graded 4 or above in order to complete further education at college. The requirements may differ at colleges and sixth forms.
If you do not get the results you were hoping for, you can contact your college of choice and explore your options.
For live updates about GCSE results in Hampshire and Portsmouth, follow our blog.
Live updates as Portsmouth and Hampshire GCSE results come in
Key Events
- Each GCSE exam in England is graded 9-1
- The highest grade a student can receive is 9 which is higher than an A*.
- The lowest a student can receive is a U which means the paper is ungraded.
- Pupils need a 4 for a 'standard pass' and 5 for a 'strong pass.'
- Most colleges will accept students if they obtain five GCSE's graded at a 4 or above including English and maths.
- A total of 21.8 per cent of entries across the country were awarded grade 7/A or above
- 67.6 per cent of entries received a grade 4/C or above
- The most popular subject in terms of entries this year was the science double award, with a total of 980,786 entries
GCSE's Results 🤞🏻📚
Anticipation will be building as young people head to their secondary school to collect their GCSE results this morning.
Marks expected to be in line with last year
School standards minister Catherine McKinnell has hailed GCS Eresults day a ‘day of celebration’ as she revealed the 2024 marks are expected to be in line with 2023.
Ms McKinnell told GB News: “We’re expecting the results this year to be in line with last year.
“And I think we do need to remember that this is a cohort of young people that have overcome incredible challenges in their time in secondary education.”
"You’ve done an incredible job", Prime Minister says
Sir Keir Starmer has told GCSE pupils they have done “an incredible job”.
The Prime Minister wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Congratulations to those receiving their GCSE results today – you’ve done an incredible job.
“I know the power of education and opportunity. My Government will make sure everyone’s path is determined by their talent, skills and ambition, not where you come from.”
Top GCSE grades fall but remain above pre-pandemic levels
More than a fifth (21.8 per cent) of UK GCSE entries were awarded the top grades – at least a 7 or an A grade – this year, down 0.2 percentage points on last year when 22.0 per cent of entries achieved the top grades.
This remains higher than the equivalent figure for 2019 – before the pandemic disrupted schooling – of 20.8 per cent.
'Huge thanks to all the teachers' - MP Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said: “Congratulations to all Portsmouth students receiving their results today. They should be proud of all they’ve achieved and excited for their futures.
“I also want to offer a huge thanks to all the teachers, school staff and families who supported our local young people to achieve these results.
“These results are the first step toward exciting careers and countless opportunities ahead and I’m proud to be part of a government that will support Portsmouth’s young people, no matter their background, every step of the way to succeed and thrive.”
GCSE Results 2024: Portsmouth High School
It is smiles all round at Portsmouth High School as students collect their GCSE results.
GCSE Results 2024: Portsmouth High School 📚👩🎓
Jumping for joy 👩🎓
GCSE Results 2024: The Portsmouth Academy
GCSE Results 2024: The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy has celebrated a brilliant set of GCSE results.
Michelle Smith, Executive Principal at The Portsmouth Academy, said:“I am proud of our students' achievements and confident that they are well-prepared for their future. Thank you to the staff for their unwavering support."
GCSE Results 2024: Free Food
If you are a GCSE student, there are a number of places that are offering free food and drink today to celebrate your hard work.
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GCSE Results 2024: Appeal your grades
If you have received your GCSE results and you are not happy with your grades, you can appeal them.
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GCSE Results 2024: King's Academy Bay House
GCSE Results 2024: King's Academy Bay House
GCSE Results 2024: Boundary Oak School
Boundary Oak School is over the moon at a set of brilliant results.
GCSE Results 2024: Portsmouth Grammar School
Amazing teenager completes her French GCSE and secures a grade 9 two years early! 📚👏
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