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English pupils reach global top ten in key subjects while Scotland and Wales slump

English teenagers have outperformed their peers in most countries, ranking in the global top ten for mathematics, reading, and science. In contrast, academic performance among pupils in Scotland and Wales has declined.

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English pupils reach global top ten in key subjects

  • English teenagers ranked in the top ten globally for reading, science, and mathematics.
  • School pupils in Scotland and Wales suffered a decline in academic performance.

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  1. Sep 9 · 6:32 AM

    The PISA 2025 results show UK students making gains in science while mathematics and reading scores flattened.

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  • The specific policy differences driving the divergence in performance between England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • How the latest scores compare quantitatively to pre-pandemic performance levels.

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  1. Sep 9 · 6:32 AM

    The PISA 2025 results show UK students making gains in science while mathematics and reading scores flattened.

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