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A-level results: Key numbers and trends

Maths remained the most popular subject as 28.5% of UK entries earned an A or A*, the highest share outside the pandemic years.

Summary by Evening Standard
Boys have extended their lead over girls in the top grades.

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A Level that Deserves Momentum

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Five key stats as thousands receive A-level results

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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A-level results: Key numbers and trends

Boys have extended their lead over girls in the top grades.

·London, United Kingdom
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5 key insights from today’s A-level results data

Which were the most popular A-level subjects in 2026? What's behind boys' dominance of the top grades this year? And how many students took AS levels? Here are some of the major trends from today's A-level results.

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A-Level, T-Level and other Level 3 results 2026: The main trends in grades and entries

Our round up of everything you need to know about the 2026 results.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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