BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 14:08:00
In wales and northern ireland, this is down from 77.1% last year but much higher than 2019 when the figure was 67.3%. those achieving top grades of seven or above in england, or a or a* in wales and northern ireland, fell to 26.3% from 28.9% last year. in 2019, the figure was 20.8%. the exams watchdog for england says its aim is for results to sit between pre—pandemic levels and last year's high was set with fairness in mind. similar plans were put in place in wales and northern ireland. scotland also saw fewer students land top marks in its exams earlier this month. concerns have been raise...