English GCSE results for 2016, compared to previous years The results for this subject only include those taking exams at the end of year 11 (16-year-olds) so as to exclude the results for those taking re-sits (17 and older). English GCSE results for 2016, compared to previous years: cumulative Percentage of pupils who achieved (at least) each grade Key Green: Higher than previous year Orange: Same as previous year Red: Lower than previous year