Petitions/Review the amount of written exams for GCSEs
StatusOngoing
Opened4 Feb 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to consider reducing the amount of written exams a student should have to take during GCSEs

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.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dr Simon Opher
1Dr Simon Opher MP
Stroud
12
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
2Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP
North Cotswolds
5
Steve Darling
3Steve Darling MP
Torbay
3
Liam Conlon
4Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Ruth Cadbury
5Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Alex Burghart
6Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Siân Berry
7Siân Berry MP
Brighton Pavilion
1
Tristan Osborne
8Tristan Osborne MP
Chatham and Aylesford
1
Mr Toby Perkins
9Mr Toby Perkins MP
Chesterfield
1
Baggy Shanker
10Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1