Amid much anticipation and nervousness, A-level results have been revealed across the country. These results determine which universities and colleges students can attend.
Results this year have increased for the first time in several years, with outcomes of grade A and above at 27.6% compared with 26.5% last year. This has been attributed to the fact that the global pandemic affected grades of students across the country.
Girls have continued to outperform boys as 28% of grades marked as A and A* awarded to girls, compared to 27.6% awarded to boys. However, the gap has narrowed from previous years.
For the 11th year in a row, maths was the most popular subject while psychology was the second most popular subject. Similar to previous years, biology was the third most popular subject this year.
Regional attainment gaps persist as the proportion of A and above grades in London was 31.3 per cent and 30.8 per cent in the south east, compared to 22.5 per cent in the east Midlands and 23.9 per cent in the north east.
South Asian students across the country have continued to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement at the A-level stage. Many students across the country have expressed excitement and delight at the results available.
Many are now heading forward and applying for apprenticeships to build their experience. A lot of students have gotten into their target universities, much to their delight.
