NATRE

16/08/2026

A’Level Religious Studies 2026: local media and school reports celebrating the success of students and their teachers.
Do you have stories of success with A-level RS from your own school? Share them with us in the comments.

14/08/2026

Thanks to all the pupils and their teachers who entered competition this year. The team at have had a tough but very enjoyable time judging them this week. We’ll update you on the outcome once the final decisions have been made.

13/08/2026

RS A Level continues to deliver strong results, but entries have fallen yet again.

👉🏼 natre.org.uk/news/lack-of-re-specialists-in-schools-means-students-unable-to-take-the-subject-at-a-level-says-sector/
👉🏼 https://ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2026/08/a-level-t-level-and-other-level-3-results-2026-the-main-trends-in-grades-and-entries/

13/08/2026

A-level results day can bring exciting decisions, but sometimes it also brings uncertainty, especially when students are reconsidering their university choices.
If you’re a parent, teacher or careers adviser supporting a young person today, it’s worth looking beyond the most obvious degree choices. Theology & Religious Studies (TRS) develops a valuable set of real-world skills, including:

🧠 Critical thinking
💬 Communication and argument
⚖️ Ethical reasoning and decision-making
🌍 Understanding different perspectives
🔎 Analysing complex ideas

These are skills that can be valuable across careers including law, journalism, politics, education, finance, public service and many more.
This report from Theos explores why TRS deserves greater recognition as a degree with big questions, real-world skills and lots of possibilities.

If someone you know is making a last-minute university decision today, it might be worth suggesting they consider TRS.
👉🏼 www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2026/08/12/big-questions-realworld-skills

Where could studying Theology and Religious Studies take you? 13/08/2026

13/08/2026

A-level Religious Studies entries have fallen for the fifth consecutive year.

Behind the statistics is a bigger concern - young people are being denied the opportunity to continue a subject they enjoy and excel in because their schools do not have enough specialist RE teachers. Half of schools with sixth forms that enter students for GCSE RS do not offer the subject at A level. Meanwhile, half of those teaching RE mainly teach another subject.

This isn’t just an issue for RE. It is about choice, opportunity and ensuring young people have access to high-quality specialist teaching.

Read the full NATRE article and find out what the latest figures tell us about the future of Religious Studies.
natre.org.uk/news/lack-of-re-specialists-in-schools-means-students-unable-to-take-the-subject-at-a-level-says-sector/

05/08/2026

In discussions about technical and vocational education, it's important to remember that preparing young people for work is about far more than developing technical expertise.
Whatever career path a young person chooses, they'll need to make ethical decisions, communicate with people from different backgrounds, understand different perspectives and act with integrity.
RE isn't an ‘extra’ alongside technical education - it's part of preparing young people to thrive in the workplace, contribute to their communities and navigate an increasingly diverse society.

03/08/2026

With the government paying more attention to vocational education we thought it might be useful to talk about the value of RE for working life. Anyone have any examples? Department for Education Religious Education Council of England and Wales

27/07/2026

Calling all primary teachers!
NATRE's Primary RE Survey gives you the opportunity to share the reality of teaching RE. The evidence gathered is used directly with government and Ofsted to influence decisions about curriculum, teacher training and the support schools receive. Previous surveys have highlighted national issues around curriculum time and teacher confidence, helping to bring these challenges to the attention of decision-makers.
⏱️ It only takes a few minutes.
🔒 It's completely anonymous.
📅 But the survey closes on 31 July.
If you're a primary teacher, please don't assume someone else will speak for you. Every response helps build a stronger picture of RE in our schools and strengthens the case for the support our subject deserves.
👉 Complete the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/3B7VF2R
Please share this with colleagues and help ensure that primary RE is represented by the people who know it best.

23/07/2026

NATRE has published a teacher briefing on the consultation relating to the future of Religious Education within the National Curriculum.
The briefing explains the consultation process, outlines what has happened so far, and responds to a number of questions that have been raised.
You can read the full briefing here:
natre.org.uk/news/national-curriculum-and-religious-education-teacher-briefing/

23/07/2026

Calling all serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME, it's the final week! Nominations to join the NATRE Executive close next Friday, 31st July 2026. Could you help shape the future of Religious Education? Follow the link below to find out more and apply - there's still time: https://natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/