Minister for Education Peter Weir announces major changes to results
In 37 per cent of cases teachers were over-optimistic in their prediction
Concern over difficulties getting grades for students taking subjects outside school
Higher percentage of A* grades down to better performance by girls
Pupils who sat this year’s exams receive the most A, B or C grades of any UK region
Increase in female A-level students taking on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Almost 30% achieve higher marks, doing well in sciences, mathematics, art and design
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