Students face nervous wait for GCSE and BTec results

Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland await their GCSE and BTec results, with the pass rates expected to be similar to last year. Sixth form colleges may face oversubscription due to an increase in 16-year-olds in the population and the growing popularity of these institutions, leading to more competition for places. While some students fear competition for top sixth forms, there are alternative options such as school sixth forms and further education colleges available.