GCSE Results for 2023 in Worcestershire

Initial data provided voluntarily by 20 out of 30 schools, to the County Council shows that the two thirds of students achieved standard passes, a grade 4 and above, in both English and Maths.  

A standard pass is equivalent to an old grade C.  45% achieved strong passes (a grade 5) in these two subjects.

Students in the 20 schools averaged a pass grade of 4.07 across their English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects and 17.5% gained strong passes in all areas of the EBacc.

The EBacc consists of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, 2 Sciences, History or Geography and a foreign language.  

In line with plans set out by Ofqual over two years ago, grades have returned to normal for the first time since the pandemic. 

This is to ensure that grades maintain their value and pupils get the result that best represents their performance.

Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Education at Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Tracey Onslow said: "I would like to congratulate our students across Worcestershire on their results. Whether that’s progressing to A-Levels or T-Levels or choosing to begin an apprenticeship, I wish all of our pupils every success, as they go forward. I would also like to take a moment to thank our teaching and support staff, for their tireless hard work and dedication in ensuring students were well prepared for their exams."

Anyone gaining results and wanting careers, training or further education advice and support can do so from the Careers Worcestershire Hub at The Hive, Worcester. 

Known as Careers Worcs, the friendly team there can help students explore choices and find the right path for them, no matter what their grades are on results day. 

The team understand how hard it can be to make the right choices when it comes to getting a job, choosing a course, or picking the step next in education, and are on hand to offer 1-to-1 advice as well as wellbeing support. 

The Careers Worcs Hub @ The Hive is a dedicated space for anyone aged 15-24 that is looking for advice and support to kickstart their future. It is a collaboration between Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, and Department for Work and Pensions and sees them partner with local training, education, work and wellbeing partners to offer support to Worcestershire’s young adults. 

The Careers Worcs Hub is based on the ground floor of Worcester’s The Hive library, and is located on the left as you walk through the main entrance. You can also contact the team online via the Careers Worcs website or call 0300 666 3 666.