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Which A-level subjects recorded the highest grades in 2026?

Maths and English literature both saw a bigger increase in top A-level grades this year than the marginal rise recorded across all subjects

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Call for answers on boys’ ‘underperformance’

Appeal comes after girls extended their lead over boys for top grades in this year's GCSEs and A levels

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SQA and Education Scotland reform team is revealed

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Top universities reject ‘flawed’ teacher training plan

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