The attainment gap between boys and girls has dropped to its lowest level since the new GCSE system was introduced

Percentage point difference in attaining grades 7-9 (A-A* equivalent)

+15 in favour of girls

New system

introduced

10

English

9.1

All

5.7

5

0

Maths

2.5

+5 in favour of boys

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

+15 in favour of girls

New system

introduced

10

English

9.1

All

5.7

5

0

Maths

2.5

+5 in favour of boys

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

+15 in favour of girls

New system

introduced

10

English

9.1

All

5.7

5

0

Maths

2.5

+5 in favour of boys

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

+15 in favour of girls

New system introduced

10

English

9.1

All

5.7

5

0

Maths

2.5

+5 in favour of boys

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Guardian graphic. Source: Joint Council for Qualifications. Base: 16-year-olds in England sitting GCSEs