The experts will undoubtedly be correct in their explanation that the slight "fall in grades" was because of more students taking A-levels, rather than studying for qualifications more suited to their talents (Top grades in England suffer a dip but Wales and female scientists on the up, 16/08/19). Another factor not mentioned, however, is the increased number of students in mostly private schools who are entered for Cambridge Assessment`s Pre-U examinations, as a way of avoiding the newly reformed and more rigorous A-Levels.
A breakdown of results for all Pre-U examinations, with percentages of entries getting top grades in each subject, is surely needed!
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