A-Level Results Show Record Highs Amid Growing Inequality
This year's A-level results reflect remarkable achievements despite significant challenges, but highlight widening gaps between different regions and school types.
- A-level students achieved the highest share of top grades in a non-pandemic year, with 27.8% earning A* or A.
- Maths saw a record number of entries, surpassing 100,000 for the first time, with a notable rise in top grades.
- Private school students were almost three times more likely to receive top grades compared to their state school peers.
- Regional disparities persist, with London students performing significantly better than those in the East Midlands.
- Subjects like economics and computing are on the rise, while performing arts continue to decline in popularity.
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