Science and maths remain top performing GCSE subjects

Lydia Amarquaye, Education & Skills Policy Lead at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, comments on the 2024 GCSE results.

“We’d like to congratulate all students who received their GCSE results this week. It is encouraging that maths and sciences, subjects that form the foundation for careers within engineering, are still amongst the top performing subjects.

It is also encouraging that Design & Technology has also seen an improvement, though we know that there is work to be done in ensuring the success of the subject in future. We continue to support initiatives championed by the Design & Technology association in ensuring the subject shows relevance to jobs available to those interested in engineering and technology.

As an Institution, we champion all routes for entering the engineering profession, so we hope these young people have received sound careers advice to know the options available to them, be that A Levels, T Levels or Vocational Qualifications.

We are excited to engage with the government in the upcoming curriculum review to provide evidence in ensuring that engineering capital can be built in the classroom, alongside the outreach opportunities available through IMechE STEM ambassadors and partners.”