Top Grades Rise Again: What's Driving the A Level Trend? The latest A level results have confirmed another year of record breaking top grades for students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
For the third consecutive year, over a quarter (28. 5 per cent) of entries were awarded A or A grades. Maths has dominated the A level landscape for 13 years running, making up 12. 7 per cent of all UK entries.
Its popularity is not surprising given its strong correlation with higher earning potential, as noted by Sir Ian Bauckham, head of exams regulator Ofqual.