The 16-year-olds who took their GCSEs this summer started secondary school in the middle of the pandemic. The results of these high-stakes exams will highlight the uneven toll that Covid-19 lockdowns took on learning, as well as the key role that good grades play in shaping future opportunities.

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18 August 2025

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/whats-at-stake-for-teenagers-in-england-awaiting-their-gcse-results

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