Girls less likely to achieve top grades, but still more likely to attend university
UKPulse Local Desk
Girls are now less likely than boys to achieve top grades, despite an overall increase in top grades for students. However, girls remain more likely to progress to university.
- Girls are now less likely than boys to receive top grades.
- The percentage of students achieving top grades increased overall.
- Girls remain more likely to go to university.
Girls are now less likely to achieve top grades compared to boys, according to new information. This trend emerges despite an overall increase in the percentage of students securing top grades.
Despite this shift in top grade attainment, girls continue to be more likely than boys to attend university.