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Boys Top A-Level Results, Gender Gap Reverses After Pandemic

8/15/2025

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Boys achieved higher A-level results than girls for the first time in seven years, with 28.4% versus 28.2%.
The gender gap in top grades has reverted after girls excelled during the pandemic.
London outperformed other regions, while the North East showed lower performance.
A record 255,130 students secured university placements, a 4.7% increase from last year.
A-level pass rates rose to 97.5%, reflecting stable achievement levels post-pandemic.

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Boys achieved higher A-level results than girls for the first time in seven years, with 28.4% versus 28.2%.
The gender gap in top grades has reverted after girls excelled during the pandemic.
London outperformed other regions, while the North East showed lower performance.
A record 255,130 students secured university placements, a 4.7% increase from last year.
A-level pass rates rose to 97.5%, reflecting stable achievement levels post-pandemic.