This year’s A-level and AS results have been revealed, with 30.3% of entries achieving A* – A grades.
More than 26,000 students in Northern Ireland are receiving their A-level and AS results. This year, results were expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with a return to exam arrangements before Covid-19.
In 2019, 29.4% of students received the top grades.
The total number of A level entries in Northern Ireland has remained stable with 32,873 entries this year.
8.2% of entries achieved an A* grade compared to the 8.0% awarded in 2019.
Overall, 98.5% of students in Northern Ireland achieved A*- E grade, similar to 98.4% in 2019.
Over one third of A level entries in Northern Ireland continue to be in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Mathematics returns as the top A level subject with the most entries, accounting for just under 1 in 10 entries.
AS level entries are also up this year from 39,336 in 2023 to 41,180 this year, an increase of 4.7%.
In provisional AS outcomes 26.7% of students achieved grade A, compared to 26.4% in 2019).
Overall, 96.4% achieved A-E grade, compared to 95.7% in 2019.
Commenting on this summer’s AS and A level results, Gerry Campbell, Chief Executive of CCEA praised NI students.
“On behalf of everyone at CCEA, I wish to congratulate this year’s students who are receiving their AS and A level results today.
“These results are an important milestone for thousands of young people across the country and students should feel proud of their achievements.”
Mr Campbell also praised school and colleges across the country, “2024 also marks a milestone for examinations as we have completed the first normal exam year since the pandemic began. This would not have been possible without the collaboration and hard work of our schools and colleges, and I wish to especially thank them for their support and commitment to our students across Northern Ireland.”
“Best wishes to all our students today and in the future,” he added.