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Geography experiences increased entries of 4.2% on last year
There has been a 4.2% increase in students taking geography at GCSE compared to last year. That is the second largest increase in entries for a subject, only behind Spanish (4.7%).
Students achieving grades 7/A and above in geography have also increased from 35%, compared to 30.7% last year. This is in the context of a general 2.7% increase in students achieving grades 7/A and above across the board.
Download: The GA’s in-depth analysis of the 2021 GCSE results
You can view the A level results breakdown here.
Useful links from Ofqual
- Guide to GCSE results for England, 2021
- Infographics for 2021 GCSE results
- Interactive analytics of GCSE and A level outcomes over time, variability in centres’ results, and outcomes by county
You may also find the following information useful:
- Ofqual student guide to awarding: summer 2021, which includes details of the Exam Results Helpline and Ofqual’s contact details
- JCQ
