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UK A-Level Results Show Record Regional Divide Despite Overall Grade Rise

National figures show the highest share of A*–A grades since the post-pandemic era alongside the widest attainment gap between London and the North East under the current grading system.

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Overview

  • Many schools and colleges reported their strongest recent outcomes, with several institutions celebrating record proportions of A*/A grades and multiple Oxbridge acceptances.
  • The national share of top A*–A grades climbed in 2025, extending the upward trend seen after pandemic-related grading adjustments.
  • Analysis by the PA News Agency reveals a record 9.2-percentage-point gap in A*/A proportions between London (32.1%) and the North East (22.9%).
  • Roedean School led a surge in STEM interest, with 43% of its cohort set to study science, technology, engineering or maths degrees—well above the 26% national female rate.
  • Colleges highlighted strong BTEC results and a rise in degree apprenticeships as more students pursue vocational pathways alongside traditional university entry.