Petition · Department for Education
Don't let schools make religious studies compulsory for GCSEs
Closed
63 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to stop schools making RS compulsory for GCSE as many students are bad at it and do not want to do it. Many students would like to have a free period for revision and homework or another lesson of a subject like maths or English so they can secure a pass.
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
20 Oct 2025
Closed
20 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.