Video: Jake Meskell finds out how Nottinghamshire fared on GCSE results day
Tens of thousands of pupils across Nottinghamshire have been collecting their GCSE results with a new grading system in effect for the first time.
For English language, literature and maths, the traditional A* to U grades have been replaced with a numbering system, with 9 the highest and 1 the lowest.
Other subjects will be reported using the traditional system.
The pass rate across the UK has fallen, with the number of entries scoring a C or above – or a 4 under the new system – falling by 0.6 per cent to 66.3 per cent, which is the lowest it has been since 2008.
Full results for Nottinghamshire are expected to be announced in the next few weeks.
Headteacher at Trinity School Steve Manderson was initially ‘uncertain’ as to what the new grading system would mean.
He said: “For a couple of years it has been difficult dealing with the children’s uncertainty.
“The teachers themselves have had a level of uncertainty thrust upon us with this new grading system.
“I think in hindsight, having seen the results, perhaps we didn’t need to be quite so worried.
“The big picture is broadly what we would have expected.”
Video: How kids at Trinity School in Aspley got on
Councillor Philip Owen, Nottinghamshire County Council’s committee chairman for children and young people’s services, said: “Congratulations to Nottinghamshire’s young people, most of whom will be celebrating their awards.
“This success is in the context of a more challenging curriculum and end of key stage exams.
“Most young people will now be progressing further with their education and will now be able to confirm their sixth form or college courses, apprenticeship or work placements.
“For a small number of students who may be disappointed with their achievements, I am grateful to schools and the dedicated teachers who will ensure that support and independent advice and guidance is available to allow these students to continue with their education in the most appropriate setting.”
