What you need to know about this year's results
Last year there were protests over the government's use of an algorithm to determine results, which was later scrappedAdvanced level qualifications - known as A-levels - are subject-based qualifications taken mostly by pupils aged 16-18 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland after they have done their GCSEs.Students normally study three or more A-levels over two years which are assessed by a series of exams. They can lead to university, further study, training, or work.
In Wales, plans are currently being developed. However, some subjects will be adapted "to reflect the disruption there has been". The percentage of pupils achieving A to C grades in their Highers fell from 89.3% in 2020 to 87.3% in 2021.
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