HMRC to start paying £70 average pension top-ups
HMRC will begin paying lower earner pension top-ups from 2024/25 tax year over coming months, with average £70 annual payments for around one million people.
Category : Exam Results
Birmingham tops West Midlands GCSE table, Wolverhampton 57th
Birmingham ranks 26th nationally with 74.6% GCSE grade 5+ passes, leading the West Midlands. Wolverhampton places 57th of 70 cities with 69.9%, according to new data.
Mike Tapp MP: GCSE results don't define success
Mike Tapp MP congratulates Dover and Deal students on GCSE results, highlighting improved outcomes and alternative routes like apprenticeships and V Levels for all.
Stoke-on-Trent 8th worst in England for GCSE results
Stoke-on-Trent ranked eighth worst in England for GCSE results, with just 11.9% achieving grade 7 or above, data shows.
Notley High School celebrates record GCSE results
Notley High School in Braintree has achieved its best-ever GCSE results, with a 10% rise in students gaining Grade 5 or above in English and maths, and top students securing scholarships and Cambridge dreams.
West Midlands GCSE pass rates among worst in England
The West Midlands recorded the lowest GCSE pass rate in England in 2026, with 68.2% of entries achieving grade 4 or above, according to official data.
GCSE Results Day Tips from Sandwell College CEO Lisa Capper
Lisa Capper MBE, CEO of Sandwell College, advises students on GCSE results day to stay calm, explore all options, and avoid panic decisions.
Hart School Sixth Form Celebrates Outstanding A-Level Results
Hart School Sixth Form students achieve outstanding A-level results, with over 75% progressing to university or higher apprenticeships, exceeding national averages.
St John Payne Students Head to Russell Group Universities
Almost a quarter of sixth formers at St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford are heading to Russell Group universities, with 24% of the cohort securing places at top institutions.
Braintree Sixth Form Achieves Record A-level Results
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form celebrate record A-level results, with A*/A grades up 11% and top grades up 14.8%, following Ofsted praise.
Triplets Head to Different Universities After A-Levels
Triplets Amy, Nina and Ruby Moylan from Braintree are heading to different universities after collecting their A-level results, with top grades across the board.
Chase High School records highest university admissions
Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea reports a 14% rise in university admissions, with a record cohort heading to top universities and apprenticeships.
Mayflower High School A-level Results Rise Again
Mayflower High School in Billericay sees 2% more A* and A grades and 4% rise in A* to B grades this year, with two students securing Cambridge offers.
Record A-level results secure first-choice university places
Nearly 229,000 18-year-olds secured their first-choice university place this A-level results day, with record A* and A grades, including a 12-year-old maths prodigy in Birmingham.
Solihull Sixth Form College A-Level Results 2025
Solihull Sixth Form College reports strong A-level and vocational results, with students securing places at top universities and apprenticeships.
A-level grade boundaries 2026: AQA, OCR and Edexcel release times
A-level students in Birmingham and West Midlands can check grade boundaries from 8am today. AQA, OCR, and Edexcel release marks needed for each grade, helping students decide on remarks.
A-level Results Day 2026: Live Updates and Next Steps
Students across Birmingham receive A-level results today, August 13, 2026. Live blog covers reactions, photos, grade boundaries, clearing and apprenticeship advice, plus free treats.
A-Level Results Day 2026: Grades, Clearing, and Next Steps
A-level results day is August 13, 2026. Find out what grades mean, how to get results, and what to do if you miss your university offer, including clearing advice.
GCSE Results Day 2026: Dates, Grades, and Next Steps
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday August 20. Grades 1-9 explained, what counts as a pass, and what to do if results disappoint.
Hogarth Primary School Sees Record First-Choice Applications
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood receives 27 first-choice applications for 30 Reception places, up from 22 last year, reflecting its transformation from Requires Improvement to Outstanding and Good Ofsted ratings.
MyEdSpace Helps Students Beat National Grade Averages
A structured revision course from MyEdSpace is enabling GCSE and A-level students to achieve grades significantly above national averages through expert-led, interactive lessons.
Free Online Tutors Help Students Score Triple National Average Grades
MyEdSpace offers 25 hours of free online revision courses during Easter holidays, with GCSE and A-Level students achieving top grades at more than triple the national average. The platform provides expert-led instruction at affordable rates.
Unstructured Easter Revision May Harm GCSE and A-Level Results
Education specialists highlight that a lack of structured revision plans over Easter could hinder student performance in upcoming GCSE and A-level exams, with many students focusing on familiar topics instead of addressing weaknesses.
Walsall GCSE Results Decline, New Curriculum Planned
Walsall's GCSE results show a concerning decline, with only 38% achieving Grade 5 or above. The data reveals persistent challenges while highlighting some improvements in school attendance.
Birmingham's 27 Best Primary Schools Based on KS2 Results
The Department for Education has published its latest league tables. Discover which 27 Birmingham primary schools had the highest proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in 2025 SATs.
Birmingham's 15 Highest-Achieving State Schools Named
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
West Midlands Top Performing Schools Revealed
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
Birmingham's Top 14 State Secondary Schools 2025
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.
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