UK students achieve record-breaking A-level results as university places confirmed
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UK students achieve record-breaking A-level results as university places confirmed

13 Aug 2026 · Originally published 13 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
Students across the UK have secured record-high A-level grades, with Northern Ireland leading the way as 30.7% of entries achieved A or A* marks. This academic success has helped nearly 263,000 school-leavers confirm their university places for the upcoming autumn term.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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