Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results
Summary
A-level results for 2025 show an increase in top grades in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The gap between regions with the highest and lowest grades in England widened. A high percentage of students also got into their first-choice universities, marking a record number of admissions.Key Facts
- Top A-level grades (A* or A) increased to 28.3% across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- England saw an increase to 28.2%, Northern Ireland to 30.4%, while Wales saw a drop to 29.5%.
- The grade gap between regions in England grew, with London at 32.1% and the North East at 22.9%.
- 82% of students secured places at their first-choice university, the same proportion as last year.
- The number of 18-year-olds getting their first-choice university spot rose to 226,580 from 216,750 last year.
- Universities face financial concerns due to a decline in international students partly because of visa changes.
- A-level exams returned to pre-pandemic grading standards for the second consecutive year.
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