GCSE Statistics Insights
Real data from JCQ official results. Understand grade boundaries, entry trends, and what it takes to reach Grade 9.
Entry Growth (2019–2025)
UK total entries for GCSE Statistics (AQA 8382). 2020–2021 exams were cancelled due to COVID-19.
* 2025 figure is estimated based on JCQ provisional data. Lighter bar = estimated.
Grade Distribution
Percentage of all candidates achieving each grade.
| Grade | % of Candidates | Est. Count | Cumulative % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4.25% | ~1,483 | 4.3% |
| 8 | 7.00% | ~2,441 | 11.3% |
| 7 | 9.75% | ~3,406 | 21.0% |
| 6 | 12.50% | ~4,360 | 33.5% |
| 5 | 15.00% | ~5,232 | 48.5% |
| 4 | 22.60% | ~7,882 | 71.1% |
| 3 | 13.00% | ~4,534 | 84.1% |
| 2 | 9.00% | ~3,139 | 93.1% |
| 1 | 6.90% | ~2,407 | 100.0% |
Gender Breakdown (2024)
Percentage of male vs female candidates achieving each grade threshold.
- Male %
- Female %
State vs Private Schools (2025)
Percentage of students achieving each grade threshold by school type. The gap is largest at Grade 7–9.
- State School %
- Private School %
The 27.4pp gap between state and private schools at Grade 7–9 is significant, but UCL research (2024) shows it narrows considerably after controlling for socioeconomic background. Stats Academy is designed to give every student access to the same quality of practice — regardless of school type.
Did You Know?
Data sourced from JCQ GCSE Full Course Results (Summer 2024) and JCQ provisional data (Summer 2025). 2025 figures are estimates.