PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
37
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 37/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 37/100,000
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.