England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
Summary
England’s 15-year-old students scored higher in maths, reading, and science than most other countries in a global education survey. While many countries showed lower scores, England’s performance stayed strong, helping the UK rank in the top 10 worldwide.Key Facts
- The OECD tested 760,000 15-year-olds in 91 countries through the Pisa assessment.
- England’s students improved most in science and scored notably well in reading.
- England performed better in reading than Australia, the US, Finland, and France.
- Only Singapore, Taiwan, and some regions of China had significantly better results than England.
- Scores in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were slightly lower than before.
- The OECD reported that many countries are seeing declines in learning, especially in reading skills.
- Reasons for the global drop include less reading for fun, digital distractions, and more school absences.
- Officials in England want to build on these results by encouraging students to feel more connected and engaged in school.
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