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Review the amount of written exams for GCSEs

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closedDepartment for EducationOpened 4 February 2026Closed 4 August 2026

Background

We want the Government to consider reducing the amount of written exams a student should have to take during GCSEs

Additional details

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.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

StroudDr Simon Opher
12
North CotswoldsSir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
5
TorbaySteve Darling
3
Chatham and AylesfordTristan Osborne
1
ChesterfieldMr Toby Perkins
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
Kingswinford and South StaffordshireMike Wood
1
KnowsleyAnneliese Midgley
1
Leyton and WansteadMr Calvin Bailey
1
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
1
Widnes and HalewoodDerek Twigg
1
Beckenham and PengeLiam Conlon
1
Worthing WestDr Beccy Cooper
1
Brentford and IsleworthRuth Cadbury
1
Brighton PavilionSiân Berry
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 752161.