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Coun Tracey Taylor has congratulated all of Nottinghamshire's GCSE students as they get their results today. Photo: Submitted

Councillor congratulates all GCSE students as they get their results

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Pupils in small towns have better educational attainment than in larger towns and cities, a major study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows.

Pupils from small towns have better educational attainment than in larger towns

Everything you need to know about the A-level and GCSE ahead of the result days in August. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

A-level & GCSEs result days 2023 - what are the dates?

Jahlil Kumar has won this year's Lyrico Steede Award after completely turning his life around

Teen who turned his life around wins award named in memory of Bulwell man

Children going to secondary school in September will find out which school they will be going to this week

Secondary school offers 2023: How to submit an appeal

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Students can earn up to £100 month by enrolling on Inspire Learning's courses in Hucknall

Young people can earn up to £100 a month for joining local college courses

Riyaja Chetri, with health and social care teacher Rachel Lee, got straight grade 9s

Bulwell students praised by staff for doing 'extremely well' in their GCSEs

Coun Jason Zadrozny says GCSE results day is a day for celebration

Council leader says GCSE results day is a time for celebration

The number of pupils being excluded for drugs and alcohol issues has fallen in Nottinghamshire. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Fall in school exclusions for alcohol and drug issues in Nottinghamshire
The number of Nottinghamshire school pupils being excluded for drug and alcohol issues has fallen.

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Research found that disadvantaged pupils were on average 18 months behind their wealthier peers (Photo: Shutterstock)

Poorer school pupils in England are 18 months behind their better off classmates...

The exam board is regrading all of the results (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why BTec results have been delayed - and how grades will be calculated

A Level and GCSE results will now be based on teachers' assessments

A Level and GCSE results u-turn has been welcomed

Ofqual is reviewing its process for appeals (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ofqual has suspended its criteria for pupils wanting to appeal their A levels an...

Disadvantaged children are to be given free laptops and 4G internet connections as part of a new government scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is who is eligible to get free laptops for home schooling - and how to appl...

This is when pupils in the UK could return to school as coronavirus pandemic con...

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Coronavirus: 28 cases now confirmed in Nottinghamshire

Laura Barrat of Sutton who has had three kidney transplants - wo from deceased donors and a final one a living donation from her dad.

Laura’s three kidney ops saved her life

Kirkby girl guides’ international plan

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Apprentice Rebecca is thriving in her role at Ashfield District Council

Pupils in Notts not offered vital GCSE subjects, according to new study

Students at Manor Academy are using their iPads as part of the curriculum on a daily basis, pictured are Bethany Fenton and Jaz Goundry

Manor Academy iPad pupils get a better byte at the Apple

Southwell Minster student headed for Eton

Hard worker: Mansfield's Ross Kemp, 16, has been nominated for an award.

Mansfield: Award nomination for teenage volunteer Ross

Nottinghamshire County Council need more library volunteers

Shirebrook Academy praised for GCSEs
A Shirebrook school has been recognised as one of the best schools in the country for the work it does with pupils studying for their GCSEs.

Anne Western, leader of Derbyshire County Council, with head teacher Julie Bloor and head boy Dylan Collier and deputy head girl Katie Salmon at the official opening of Shirebrook Academy

GCSE results - how did your school fare?

Bright future ahead for Holgate Academy

Samworth students Abby Huxley 14 (in uniform) and Courtney Redfern 15 (blonde) have been excluded from school for 3 days because of their hairstyles.

Mansfield pupils suspended over their ‘exaggerated’ hair styles

National Academy pupils receive Diana Award

School footie hero’s return

‘Local support’ for MP over shots bid

Students sit their exams

Delight as county GCSE results stay above national average

Public consultation meeting into new Studio School in Mansfield. Pictured is Andrew Campbell, Principle Designate for Vision Studio School talking to parents and students.

MANSFIELD: Have say on studio school

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Tonsilitis robs charity gig of star performer
SIXTEEN-year-old Bulwell singer Loretta Brown attended a prestigious charity show at the town's Bestwood Road Sports and Social Club – but she could not take part.