PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
42
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 42/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 42/100,000
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.