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- A Level Results Day - AoC Comment
A Level Results Day - AoC Comment
Students across the country are collecting their A Level results today.
In response, David Hughes, Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges said:
"Congratulations to all students receiving their A Level results today. For many thousands this is an exciting time, preparing to take up a place at university or negotiating a place through clearing. Many others will take a different path to progress to their dream career. Further education colleges offer a wide range of options from apprenticeships or higher and technical vocational education to part-time study options that will allow flexibility around other commitments.
Whatever students choose to do after today, I offer my best wishes and good luck for their next steps."
While it is encouraging to see a record number of disadvantaged students accepted to university this year, decline in the take up of A Level English, languages and performing arts is worrying. We must begin to address the reasons for the continued year-on-year drop, as all provide valuable pathways to future careers and professions."
Ofqual has published some very useful accompanying information, including interactive analytics of the results:
An infographic about this year’s A Level results
The Ofqual Guide to AS and A Level results for England, 2019
A report on variability in school and college A Level results, 2017 to 2019
Interactive analytics of variability in school and college A Level results, A Level outcomes in England and an interactive map of England showing A Level results in different subjects by grade and county.