because of covid 19. there was also a record proportion of a grades in scotland. south of the border, nearly 45% of a level students received as and a s. that s up from 38.5%, last year an increase 6.3%. last summer, after a u turn over a level results, record numbers of top grades were awarded with 38.6% of entrants achieving an a or a grade. this year s grades at 44.8% are even higher and represent a 75% increase over the last 2 yea rs. with official exams scrapped this year, marks have been awarded based mainly on teacher assessment. the education secretary for england, gavin williamson, has urged against talking down their achievements. scottish national 5s passes are down to 86% that s a 3% drop on last year. but there are a record number at 47% of a grades this year. scottish highers pass rates are at 87% a 2% drop. there was also a 2% drop to 91% in advanced highers . vocational btec results are also out today. students will also find the results for
nearly 49% received as and a s in england, wales and northern ireland. that should be nearly 45%. that s up from 38.5% last year, an increase 6.3 per cent. vocational btec results are also out today. students will also find the results for apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships. and in scotland, students will be finding out how they did in their highers and national 5s. with official exams scrapped this year, marks have been awarded based mainly on teacher assessment. the education secretary, gavin williamson, has urged against talking down their achievements.
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