Hull Is This

26 Aug 2026

Creative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries

Comment piece
by
Emily Maguire

Analysis by the Campaign for the Arts of the 2026 A‑level results and GCSE entries found that:

  • Arts subjects now only account for 10% of all A‑level entries – a record low.
  • The arts’ share of A-level entries has shrunk by 34% since 2010.
  • At GCSE, the share of entries in arts subjects has declined by nearly half since 2010, although this decline has plateaued since 2023.

If we want a workforce equipped to navigate the multifaceted careers of the future, we need to stop deprioritising creative subjects.