Ban state schools from making Religious Studies a mandatory GCSE subject
We call on the government to ensure that Religious Studies is not a compulsory GCSE subject in state schools. We believe that students should have the freedom to choose subjects that align with their interests and beliefs.
Signatures
42
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 42/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 42/100,000
- 28 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 42 signatures
- 28 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
GCSE results can have a massive impact on a student’s study opportunities after year 11, and forcing them to take exams on religions that they may not believe in could mean that their grades may suffer, limiting future study options. I think that students should focus on subjects that align with their interests, not be forced into Religious Studies.