
A* results up but total number of A-levels awarded falls again
This year 31,791 grades were issued compared to 32,235 in 2024, however the proportion of students who received the very top grade of A* increased slightly.
This year 31,791 grades were issued compared to 32,235 in 2024, however the proportion of students who received the very top grade of A* increased slightly.
The proportion of Welsh students applying to higher education has fallen to one in three.
It's the first time Wales returns to pre-pandemic A-level grading, making it harder to compare this year’s results with previous years.