A Level results hit record high as almost 50% of pupils land A and A* grades
The proportion of A Level students awarded an A or A* grade for has surged to a record high this year, after exams were cancelled for a second consecutive year due to Covid-19.
Thousands of students have instead been given grades determined by teachers, with pupils assessed only on what they have been taught during the pandemic.
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Hide AdThe results were based on a range of evidence, including mock exams, coursework and in-class assessments using questions by exam boards.