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An education expert has predicted a small rise in A-level A and A* grades and a widening lead for boys in the top marks. Projections note maths and economics as high-yield subjects, with maths continuing as the most popular A-level. The trend aligns with job prospects informing subject choices as results approach.
UCAS data show a record number of 18-year-olds gaining university or college places, with high A-level grades and growth in international applicants. The government’s leadership vow is framed against a backdrop of rising top grades and a maths-heavy intake.