Record numbers of GCSE results were resits - are we in a 'resit crisis'?

GCSE resit numbers hit record high, prompting concerns of a 'resit crisis'. The percentage of pupils aged 17 and above retaking Maths and English exams is at an all-time peak, with many getting stuck in a cycle of resits. Educationalists warn of demoralization and strain on colleges facilitating retakes, calling for fundamental reform in Maths and English education to address underlying issues leading to multiple exam failures.