The share of top grades has fallen in Northern Ireland and Wales, but remained stable in England

Share of entries achieving grade 7 (A) or above, 16 year olds, %

2024

2023

NI

30.4%

19.8%

Wales

England

22.6%

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

2024

2023

NI

30.4%

Wales

19.8%

England

22.6%

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

2024

2023

NI

30.4%

Wales

19.8%

England

22.6%

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

2024

2023

NI

30.4%

Wales

19.8%

England

22.6%

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

Guardian graphic. Source: Joint Council for Qualifications