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14/08/2014
A-Level Results Fall For First Time In 32 Years
Official statistics have revealed that students receiving A-level results today achieved an overall pass rate of 98%, with 26% getting grade A or A*.
The overall pass rate fell 0.1% for the first time 32 years, government figures show, with a 0.3% fall in those achieving A or A* grades.
However, according to a report by the BBC, there is a now a record number of university places available, which could see students still being offered places even if they didn't achieve the required results.
The governments full breakdown of A-level results can be found on the Department of Education website.
(MH/IT)
The overall pass rate fell 0.1% for the first time 32 years, government figures show, with a 0.3% fall in those achieving A or A* grades.
However, according to a report by the BBC, there is a now a record number of university places available, which could see students still being offered places even if they didn't achieve the required results.
The governments full breakdown of A-level results can be found on the Department of Education website.
(MH/IT)
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