Overview
This briefing covers entries and attainment for STEM subjects at A level and Scottish National 5s for the for the 2024 exam series. 2024 was the first year where all UK nations have returned completely to pre-pandemic conditions, with Scotland back to including full coursework assessment.
GCSE and Scottish National 5 results day briefing
Who this is for
- STEM outreach organisations
- Policymakers
- Researchers
- Employers
Key findings
- Computing GCSE continues to grow, up 5.8% since 2023, with much of this driven by a 10.3% increase in female entries
- Male students continue to be more likely than female students to take optional STEM subjects at GCSE
- Although entries for female students in computing, D&T, construction, and engineering are lower than male students, their attainment levels are higher
