In general, how much of a subject’s grade at GCSE (England and Wales) / Nat 5 (Scotland) do you think should be based on coursework versus exams?

In general, how much of a subject’s grade at GCSE (England and Wales) / Nat 5 (Scotland) do you think should be based on coursework versus exams? Published on 14 September 2026 → Survey conducted on 14 September 2026 on 5456 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should be based entirely on coursework

Should be based mostly on coursework

19%

Should be about an even split of coursework and exams

47%

Should be based mostly on exams

12%

Should be based entirely on exams

Don’t know

16%

Should be based entirely on coursework

Should be based mostly on coursework

19%

Should be about an even split of coursework and exams

47%

Should be based mostly on exams

12%

Should be based entirely on exams

Don’t know

16%

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