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Northern Ireland’s GCSE results show a slight uptick in top grades, but a stubborn gender gap persists—with girls outperforming boys at the highest levels by nearly ten percentage points. While overall pass rates and consistency at the top are strong, education leaders are sounding the alarm over fewer boys pursuing further education, citing historical trends and calling for targeted action. Students voiced the stress of exam season, but also immense pride in their achievements, as schools across the region celebrate a milestone for over 32,000 young people.

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