This year, 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared to 2019, following the return to examinations.
Today, 425,830 students are celebrating being accepted into university or college, the second highest on record – an increase of 16,870 compared to 2019 (the last year examinations were held). This is 2% lower than the highest level seen in 2021, where students were awarded places based on teacher assessed grades.
