This year, 27.2% of A-levels in the UK were Awarded top grades, down from 36.4% last year but still higher than any pre-pandemic year. England had the lowest share of A and A* grades at 26.5%, compared to 34% in Wales and 37.5% in Northern Ireland. Girls were hit harder by Grade deflation, with a 10.2 percentage point drop compared to boys. Grammar schools saw the biggest drop in top grades, while independent schools saw a 10.6 percentage point decrease. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasized the importance of grades holding their value.

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