UK private schools are losing ground in the A-level results race, according to new data. State schools are increasingly challenging the traditional dominance of elite institutions. This shift marks a significant change in the educational landscape.
Recent A-level results show boys outperformed girls, securing a higher proportion of top grades. Boys achieved 22.8% of the top grades, compared to 21.6% for girls—a gap that has widened over the years. (Source: The Telegraph)
Experts predict seven key trends will shape A-levels in 2025, including a continued focus on digital skills and evolving assessment methods. (Source: Tes) The reasons behind boys' better performance at the highest grades are still being investigated, but factors like subject choices and confidence levels are likely contributors. (Source: The Times, BBC)
