Record Numbers Expected to Secure First-Choice University as A-Level Results Released

Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving their A-level, T-level, BTec National and other Level 3 results this morning, with grades published at 08:00 BST.

Ucas expects a record proportion of 18-year-olds to gain a place at their first-choice university. Chief executive Clare Marchant said the figures reflect strong academic performance despite the lingering impact of the pandemic on education.

Results for students in Scotland, who follow a different exam system, were released last week.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said this year’s results signalled a “steadying of the ship” after the turbulence of recent years, praising pupils and staff for their resilience and determination.

Alongside university admissions, today’s results will shape the futures of thousands of young people pursuing apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and direct entry into the workforce—marking a pivotal moment in the lives of this year’s school leavers.