That pupils are picking up their GCSE results this week is an achievement in itself. Most haven’t had a school year unaffected in some way by the pandemic since year 8.
Being able to sit down and take a set of exams this summer is a reflection of their own hard work and that of their teachers, support staff, and school leaders who have worked tirelessly to keep the whole system going.
So here’s four things to look out for in tomorrow’s results.
