Young people across England are celebrating exam results this morning – with thousands of them moving on to university, apprenticeships and the world of work.
Overall, 79% of 18-year-old pupils in the UK receiving a decision today have gained a place at their first choice university.
16,530 students who received free school meals (FSM) have also gained a place at university which is a 60% increase from 2019.
In a sign that grading is returning to normal, this year, 27.2% of UK entries for A levels achieved a grade A and above, slightly higher than 25.4% in 2019, before the pandemic. 76% of UK entries achieved a grade C and above, in line with 75.9% in 2019.
