Review the amount of written exams for GCSEs
We want the Government to consider reducing the amount of written exams a student should have to take during GCSEs
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 38/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 38/100,000
- 04 FEB 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Savannah Grace Kerry
Background
Research suggests 63% of pupils struggle with exams due to mental health issues. A normal student takes around 18-25 exams during GCSEs. We think it should be reduced to relieve stress for students and to not put as much pressure on pupils.