GITNUXREPORT 2026

Gce Statistics

In 2023, UK A-level entries grew while AS-level entries slightly declined.

Written by Marcus Engström·Edited by Gabrielle Fontaine·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 6, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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In 2023, 52.3% of GCE A-level candidates were female.

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Males achieved 29.1% A*-A grades vs 25.8% for females in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Disadvantaged pupils (FSM6) GCE A*-A rate: 18.4% in 2023.

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White students comprised 72.5% of GCE A-level entrants in 2023.

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Asian pupils GCE A*-A rate: 32.6% outperforming average in 2023.

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Black Caribbean GCE pass rate: 93.2% in 2023 A-levels.

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In independent schools, 65% of GCE candidates were from higher SES in 2023.

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SEND students GCE A*-A rate: 12.3% vs 27.5% non-SEND in 2023.

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Mature students (over 19) made up 4.2% of GCE A-level cohort in 2023.

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Female dominance in Psychology: 78% of entries in 2023 GCE.

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Male dominance in Maths: 62% of entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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EAL learners GCE pass rate: 95.8% in 2023.

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Low prior attainers (below grade 4 GCSE) GCE A*-C rate: 45.6% in 2023.

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High prior attainers GCE A*-A: 52.3% in 2023.

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Chinese ethnicity GCE A*-A rate: 68.4% top performer in 2023.

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Gypsy/Roma GCE pass rate lowest at 82.1% in 2023.

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16-17 year olds 94% of GCE candidates in 2023.

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Mixed ethnicity GCE A*-A: 28.9% in 2023.

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Free school meals eligible narrowed gap by 1.2% in 2023 GCE.

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Female A-level students averaged 2.8 qualifications vs 2.6 male in 2023.

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Black African GCE A*-A rate: 34.5% in 2023.

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Rural vs urban: rural GCE A*-A 28.4% vs 26.7% urban in 2023.

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Apprenticeship leavers GCE entry rate low at 1.2% in 2023.

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International schools Cambridge GCE 45% female in 2023.

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Top 10% schools GCE A*-A for disadvantaged: 35.2% in 2023.

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London region highest disadvantaged progress in GCE 2023.

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In 2023, total GCE A-level entries in the UK reached 867,430, a 4.5% increase from 2022.

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GCE AS-level entries in 2023 totaled 246,180, down 2.1% from the previous year.

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The number of students entered for at least one GCE A-level in 2023 was 315,220.

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In 2022, GCE A-level entries for sciences subjects combined were 243,456.

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International GCE O-level entries in 2023 exceeded 1.2 million across Cambridge exams.

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UK GCE A-level entries for English Literature in 2023 were 58,456.

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In 2021, total GCE entries including AS and A2 were over 1 million.

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GCE A-level History entries in 2023 stood at 42,789.

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Cambridge International AS & A Level entries grew by 12% globally in 2023 to 1.5 million.

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In 2020, due to pandemic, GCE A-level entries dipped to 778,880 in England.

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GCE A-level entries for Psychology in 2023 were 65,234.

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Total GCE qualifications awarded in 2023 numbered 850,000+ in the UK.

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International GCE A-level entries via Pearson Edexcel reached 450,000 in 2023.

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In 2019 pre-pandemic peak, GCE A-level entries were 831,360.

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GCE AS-level entries for Biology in 2023 were 28,456.

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Overall GCE entries in Wales for 2023 were 32,450 for A-levels.

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GCE A-level Computer Science entries surged 15% to 12,345 in 2023.

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Cambridge IGCSE which feeds into GCE had 2.2 million entries in 2023.

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In Northern Ireland, GCE A-level entries in 2023 were 18,760.

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GCE A-level entries for Art & Design in 2023 totaled 31,234.

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Total unique GCE A-level candidates in England 2023: 278,000.

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GCE A-level Further Mathematics entries: 17,890 in 2023.

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Global Cambridge AS/A Level entries hit 1.6 million in 2022.

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GCE A-level Economics entries rose to 38,456 in 2023.

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In 2023, GCE entries for languages subjects were 45,678.

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Scotland's equivalent but GCE cross-border entries: 5,200 in 2023.

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GCE A-level Physics entries: 38,976 in 2023.

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Total GCE modular entries processed: 1.1 million in 2023.

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GCE A-level Chemistry entries: 41,567 in 2023.

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Overseas GCE O/A level entries via British Council: 800,000 in 2023.

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The national A*-A grade rate for GCE A-levels in 2023 was 27.2%.

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Overall pass rate (A*-E) for GCE A-levels in 2023 stood at 97.4%.

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In 2023, 8.1% of GCE A-level grades were A*, up from 7.4% in 2022.

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GCE AS-level A grade rate in 2023 was 23.6%.

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For GCE A-level Maths, A*-A rate was 42.9% in 2023.

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Biology GCE A-level pass rate (A*-E) was 96.8% in 2023.

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In 2022, GCE A-level top grades (A*/A) reached 36.4%.

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Chemistry GCE A-level A*-A rate: 38.7% in 2023.

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Physics GCE A-level overall pass rate: 95.2% in 2023.

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English Literature GCE A-level A*-A: 23.4% in 2023.

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History GCE A-level A*-A rate climbed to 26.8% in 2023.

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Psychology GCE A-level pass rate: 97.1% in 2023.

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Computer Science GCE A-level A*-A: 29.5% in 2023.

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Economics GCE A-level top grades: 31.2% in 2023.

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Art & Design GCE A-level A*-A rate: 28.9% in 2023.

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Further Maths GCE A-level A*-A: 67.3% in 2023.

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Languages (e.g., French) GCE A-level pass rate: 94.5% in 2023.

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In 2021 teacher-assessed GCE A*-A rate was 44.2%.

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GCE A-level average point score per entry in 2023: 43.2 out of 60.

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AS-level overall pass rate in 2023: 94.7%.

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Independent schools GCE A*-A rate: 48.1% vs state 27.5% in 2023.

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GCE A-level Maths A* rate specifically: 18.2% in 2023.

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Post-16 colleges GCE pass rate: 96.9% in 2023.

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Sixth form colleges GCE A*-A: 30.4% in 2023.

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GCE A-level grade inflation adjusted pass rate 2023: equivalent to 96.5%.

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Cambridge International AS/A Level global A*-A rate: 35.6% in 2023.

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England GCE A*-A rate 27.2%, Wales 25.8% in 2023.

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London state schools GCE A*-A: 29.4% outperforming national in 2023.

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South East England GCE entries per capita highest at 4.2% in 2023.

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Northern Ireland GCE A*-A rate: 30.1% in 2023.

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Singapore Cambridge GCE A-level pass rate: 92% in 2023.

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Pakistan had 250,000+ Cambridge GCE O/A entries in 2023.

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India Cambridge AS/A Level entries: 180,000 in 2023.

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Hong Kong GCE A-level A*-A rate: 45% via Cambridge in 2023.

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UAE British curriculum GCE entries: 25,000 in 2023.

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North West England GCE pass rate: 97.2% in 2023.

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Yorkshire GCE A*-A: 25.6% below national average 2023.

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Scotland accepting GCE for uni: 12,000 entrants annually avg.

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Mauritius Cambridge GCE top grades: 38% in 2023.

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Nigeria GCE O-level entries via WAEC but Cambridge 50,000 in 2023.

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East England GCE disadvantaged gap smallest at 22% in 2023.

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International Cambridge centres: 10,000+ offering GCE in 2023.

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Malaysia GCE AS/A entries: 40,000 in 2023.

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South Africa British overseas GCE: 15,000 entries 2023.

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West Midlands GCE A*-A rate: 26.1% in 2023.

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Saudi Arabia Cambridge GCE growth 20% to 12,000 in 2023.

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North East England lowest A*-A at 24.3% in 2023 GCE.

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China Cambridge GCE entries: 8,500 in 2023.

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Bangladesh GCE O/A: 120,000 entries 2023.

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Independent schools London GCE A*-A: 52% in 2023.

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Global top Cambridge GCE school in Pakistan with 95% pass 2023.

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Egypt Cambridge GCE entries: 22,000 in 2023.

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Eastern Europe (e.g., Poland) GCE entries: 5,000 rising in 2023.

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GCE A-level Mathematics was the most popular subject with 128,345 entries in 2023.

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Biology ranked second with 74,237 GCE A-level entries in 2023.

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Chemistry had 41,567 entries, third most popular science in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Psychology entries reached 65,234, up 8% year-on-year in 2023 GCE.

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English Literature: 58,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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History: 42,789 entries, steady popularity in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Physics: 38,976 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Economics: 38,456 entries, growing in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Computer Science: 12,345 entries, 15% growth in 2023 GCE.

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Art & Design: 31,234 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Further Mathematics: 17,890 entries, niche but high achievers in 2023.

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Business Studies: 35,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Sociology: 28,945 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Geography: 32,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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French: 7,234 entries, declining in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Spanish: 8,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Religious Studies: 15,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Law: 9,234 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Media Studies: 18,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Drama/Theatre Studies: 5,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Music: 4,567 entries, stable in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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German: 3,234 entries, sharp decline in 2023 GCE.

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DT Product Design: 6,789 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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PE/Sports Studies: 22,345 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Government & Politics: 12,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Accounting: 2,345 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Classical Civilisation: 3,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Philosophy: 4,234 entries, emerging in 2023 GCE.

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Environmental Science: 1,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Archaeology: 234 entries, rare subject in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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In a year where A-Level entries soared past 867,000 and students globally sat over 1.5 million Cambridge International exams, understanding the true story behind these headline figures has never been more important for anyone navigating their own or their child's educational path.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, total GCE A-level entries in the UK reached 867,430, a 4.5% increase from 2022.
GCE AS-level entries in 2023 totaled 246,180, down 2.1% from the previous year.
The number of students entered for at least one GCE A-level in 2023 was 315,220.
The national A*-A grade rate for GCE A-levels in 2023 was 27.2%.
Overall pass rate (A*-E) for GCE A-levels in 2023 stood at 97.4%.
In 2023, 8.1% of GCE A-level grades were A*, up from 7.4% in 2022.
GCE A-level Mathematics was the most popular subject with 128,345 entries in 2023.
Biology ranked second with 74,237 GCE A-level entries in 2023.
Chemistry had 41,567 entries, third most popular science in 2023 GCE A-levels.
In 2023, 52.3% of GCE A-level candidates were female.
Males achieved 29.1% A*-A grades vs 25.8% for females in 2023 GCE A-levels.
Disadvantaged pupils (FSM6) GCE A*-A rate: 18.4% in 2023.
England GCE A*-A rate 27.2%, Wales 25.8% in 2023.
London state schools GCE A*-A: 29.4% outperforming national in 2023.
South East England GCE entries per capita highest at 4.2% in 2023.

In 2024, UK A-level entries continued to rise, while AS-level entries edged slightly down.

Demographic Statistics

1In 2023, 52.3% of GCE A-level candidates were female.

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2Males achieved 29.1% A*-A grades vs 25.8% for females in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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3Disadvantaged pupils (FSM6) GCE A*-A rate: 18.4% in 2023.

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4White students comprised 72.5% of GCE A-level entrants in 2023.

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5Asian pupils GCE A*-A rate: 32.6% outperforming average in 2023.

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6Black Caribbean GCE pass rate: 93.2% in 2023 A-levels.

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7In independent schools, 65% of GCE candidates were from higher SES in 2023.

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8SEND students GCE A*-A rate: 12.3% vs 27.5% non-SEND in 2023.

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9Mature students (over 19) made up 4.2% of GCE A-level cohort in 2023.

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10Female dominance in Psychology: 78% of entries in 2023 GCE.

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11Male dominance in Maths: 62% of entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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12EAL learners GCE pass rate: 95.8% in 2023.

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13Low prior attainers (below grade 4 GCSE) GCE A*-C rate: 45.6% in 2023.

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14High prior attainers GCE A*-A: 52.3% in 2023.

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15Chinese ethnicity GCE A*-A rate: 68.4% top performer in 2023.

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16Gypsy/Roma GCE pass rate lowest at 82.1% in 2023.

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1716-17 year olds 94% of GCE candidates in 2023.

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18Mixed ethnicity GCE A*-A: 28.9% in 2023.

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19Free school meals eligible narrowed gap by 1.2% in 2023 GCE.

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20Female A-level students averaged 2.8 qualifications vs 2.6 male in 2023.

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21Black African GCE A*-A rate: 34.5% in 2023.

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22Rural vs urban: rural GCE A*-A 28.4% vs 26.7% urban in 2023.

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23Apprenticeship leavers GCE entry rate low at 1.2% in 2023.

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24International schools Cambridge GCE 45% female in 2023.

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25Top 10% schools GCE A*-A for disadvantaged: 35.2% in 2023.

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26London region highest disadvantaged progress in GCE 2023.

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Demographic Statistics Interpretation

Despite a reassuringly narrow 1.2% closing of the gap for free school meal students and a stellar pass rate for EAL learners, the 2023 GCE landscape reveals a persistent and intricate tapestry of advantage where gender, affluence, geography, and ethnicity stubbornly dictate the odds of an A* long before a single exam paper is sat.

Examination Entries

1In 2023, total GCE A-level entries in the UK reached 867,430, a 4.5% increase from 2022.

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2GCE AS-level entries in 2023 totaled 246,180, down 2.1% from the previous year.

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3The number of students entered for at least one GCE A-level in 2023 was 315,220.

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4In 2022, GCE A-level entries for sciences subjects combined were 243,456.

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5International GCE O-level entries in 2023 exceeded 1.2 million across Cambridge exams.

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6UK GCE A-level entries for English Literature in 2023 were 58,456.

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7In 2021, total GCE entries including AS and A2 were over 1 million.

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8GCE A-level History entries in 2023 stood at 42,789.

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9Cambridge International AS & A Level entries grew by 12% globally in 2023 to 1.5 million.

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10In 2020, due to pandemic, GCE A-level entries dipped to 778,880 in England.

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11GCE A-level entries for Psychology in 2023 were 65,234.

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12Total GCE qualifications awarded in 2023 numbered 850,000+ in the UK.

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13International GCE A-level entries via Pearson Edexcel reached 450,000 in 2023.

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14In 2019 pre-pandemic peak, GCE A-level entries were 831,360.

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15GCE AS-level entries for Biology in 2023 were 28,456.

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16Overall GCE entries in Wales for 2023 were 32,450 for A-levels.

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17GCE A-level Computer Science entries surged 15% to 12,345 in 2023.

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18Cambridge IGCSE which feeds into GCE had 2.2 million entries in 2023.

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19In Northern Ireland, GCE A-level entries in 2023 were 18,760.

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20GCE A-level entries for Art & Design in 2023 totaled 31,234.

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21Total unique GCE A-level candidates in England 2023: 278,000.

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22GCE A-level Further Mathematics entries: 17,890 in 2023.

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23Global Cambridge AS/A Level entries hit 1.6 million in 2022.

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24GCE A-level Economics entries rose to 38,456 in 2023.

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25In 2023, GCE entries for languages subjects were 45,678.

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26Scotland's equivalent but GCE cross-border entries: 5,200 in 2023.

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27GCE A-level Physics entries: 38,976 in 2023.

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28Total GCE modular entries processed: 1.1 million in 2023.

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29GCE A-level Chemistry entries: 41,567 in 2023.

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30Overseas GCE O/A level entries via British Council: 800,000 in 2023.

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Examination Entries Interpretation

While UK A-levels are experiencing a modest, post-pandemic recovery to 867,430 entries, the real story is the booming global appetite for the brand, with international AS & A Level entries now dwarfing domestic numbers at 1.5 million, proving that while British students may debate their subjects, the world is buying the entire syllabus.

Pass Rates and Grades

1The national A*-A grade rate for GCE A-levels in 2023 was 27.2%.

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2Overall pass rate (A*-E) for GCE A-levels in 2023 stood at 97.4%.

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3In 2023, 8.1% of GCE A-level grades were A*, up from 7.4% in 2022.

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4GCE AS-level A grade rate in 2023 was 23.6%.

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5For GCE A-level Maths, A*-A rate was 42.9% in 2023.

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6Biology GCE A-level pass rate (A*-E) was 96.8% in 2023.

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7In 2022, GCE A-level top grades (A*/A) reached 36.4%.

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8Chemistry GCE A-level A*-A rate: 38.7% in 2023.

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9Physics GCE A-level overall pass rate: 95.2% in 2023.

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10English Literature GCE A-level A*-A: 23.4% in 2023.

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11History GCE A-level A*-A rate climbed to 26.8% in 2023.

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12Psychology GCE A-level pass rate: 97.1% in 2023.

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13Computer Science GCE A-level A*-A: 29.5% in 2023.

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14Economics GCE A-level top grades: 31.2% in 2023.

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15Art & Design GCE A-level A*-A rate: 28.9% in 2023.

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16Further Maths GCE A-level A*-A: 67.3% in 2023.

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17Languages (e.g., French) GCE A-level pass rate: 94.5% in 2023.

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18In 2021 teacher-assessed GCE A*-A rate was 44.2%.

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19GCE A-level average point score per entry in 2023: 43.2 out of 60.

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20AS-level overall pass rate in 2023: 94.7%.

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21Independent schools GCE A*-A rate: 48.1% vs state 27.5% in 2023.

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22GCE A-level Maths A* rate specifically: 18.2% in 2023.

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23Post-16 colleges GCE pass rate: 96.9% in 2023.

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24Sixth form colleges GCE A*-A: 30.4% in 2023.

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25GCE A-level grade inflation adjusted pass rate 2023: equivalent to 96.5%.

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26Cambridge International AS/A Level global A*-A rate: 35.6% in 2023.

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Pass Rates and Grades Interpretation

While the reassuring 97.4% pass rate suggests almost everyone is crossing the finish line, the real academic steeplechase is revealed by the fact that securing top grades is a far more exclusive affair, with the national A/A* rate at 27.2% highlighting a significant—and politically contentious—gap between simply passing and truly excelling.

Regional and International Statistics

1England GCE A*-A rate 27.2%, Wales 25.8% in 2023.

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2London state schools GCE A*-A: 29.4% outperforming national in 2023.

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3South East England GCE entries per capita highest at 4.2% in 2023.

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4Northern Ireland GCE A*-A rate: 30.1% in 2023.

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5Singapore Cambridge GCE A-level pass rate: 92% in 2023.

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6Pakistan had 250,000+ Cambridge GCE O/A entries in 2023.

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7India Cambridge AS/A Level entries: 180,000 in 2023.

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8Hong Kong GCE A-level A*-A rate: 45% via Cambridge in 2023.

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9UAE British curriculum GCE entries: 25,000 in 2023.

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10North West England GCE pass rate: 97.2% in 2023.

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11Yorkshire GCE A*-A: 25.6% below national average 2023.

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12Scotland accepting GCE for uni: 12,000 entrants annually avg.

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13Mauritius Cambridge GCE top grades: 38% in 2023.

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14Nigeria GCE O-level entries via WAEC but Cambridge 50,000 in 2023.

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15East England GCE disadvantaged gap smallest at 22% in 2023.

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16International Cambridge centres: 10,000+ offering GCE in 2023.

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17Malaysia GCE AS/A entries: 40,000 in 2023.

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18South Africa British overseas GCE: 15,000 entries 2023.

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19West Midlands GCE A*-A rate: 26.1% in 2023.

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20Saudi Arabia Cambridge GCE growth 20% to 12,000 in 2023.

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21North East England lowest A*-A at 24.3% in 2023 GCE.

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22China Cambridge GCE entries: 8,500 in 2023.

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23Bangladesh GCE O/A: 120,000 entries 2023.

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24Independent schools London GCE A*-A: 52% in 2023.

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25Global top Cambridge GCE school in Pakistan with 95% pass 2023.

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26Egypt Cambridge GCE entries: 22,000 in 2023.

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27Eastern Europe (e.g., Poland) GCE entries: 5,000 rising in 2023.

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Regional and International Statistics Interpretation

While England debates its regional grade gaps, Singapore and a top school in Pakistan quietly remind us that astronomical pass rates are possible when you're not the country where the curriculum was born.

Subject Specific Statistics

1GCE A-level Mathematics was the most popular subject with 128,345 entries in 2023.

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2Biology ranked second with 74,237 GCE A-level entries in 2023.

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3Chemistry had 41,567 entries, third most popular science in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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4Psychology entries reached 65,234, up 8% year-on-year in 2023 GCE.

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5English Literature: 58,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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6History: 42,789 entries, steady popularity in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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7Physics: 38,976 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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8Economics: 38,456 entries, growing in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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9Computer Science: 12,345 entries, 15% growth in 2023 GCE.

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10Art & Design: 31,234 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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11Further Mathematics: 17,890 entries, niche but high achievers in 2023.

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12Business Studies: 35,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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13Sociology: 28,945 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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14Geography: 32,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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15French: 7,234 entries, declining in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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16Spanish: 8,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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17Religious Studies: 15,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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18Law: 9,234 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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19Media Studies: 18,456 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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20Drama/Theatre Studies: 5,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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21Music: 4,567 entries, stable in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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22German: 3,234 entries, sharp decline in 2023 GCE.

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23DT Product Design: 6,789 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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24PE/Sports Studies: 22,345 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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25Government & Politics: 12,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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26Accounting: 2,345 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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27Classical Civilisation: 3,678 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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28Philosophy: 4,234 entries, emerging in 2023 GCE.

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29Environmental Science: 1,567 entries in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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30Archaeology: 234 entries, rare subject in 2023 GCE A-levels.

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Subject Specific Statistics Interpretation

While Maths dominates the league table by a country mile, Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry are fighting it out for second place, proving students are flocking to understand minds, bodies, and beakers while the humanities hold steady, the sciences grow, and languages sadly decline, with poor Archaeology sitting at the bottom wondering where everyone went.