Summary
One in five GCSE entries achieved top marks this year, marking the second consecutive year of grade increases. However, pass rates for English and maths have fallen to their lowest level in a decade.
GCSE Grades Increase for Second Year, But English and Maths Pass Rates Hit Decade Low
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