Rising results in A-level passes
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Welsh students are outperforming the rest of the UK as they receive their A-level results.
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Test results for English primary schools are expected to show a slight improvement this year, the first rise for four years.
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More top grades were awarded  for GCSEs and girls continue to out-perform boys.
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There is a warning that independent schools are stretching their lead among A-level students.
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Extended schools, with after-school activities, are improving GCSE results, say researchers.
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There are claims some schools told students the answers in a flawed  A-level practical exam.
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The number of surplus school places in England has risen to 758,000 - the highest level since 1998.
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Northern Ireland's A-level students consider their futures as results prove to be better than ever.
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Universities say choosing 'soft' subjects at A-level can narrow a student's chances of getting on a top course.
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The schools minister says students should be praised for improved A-level results and not undermined.
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Great Britain&#39;s performances in the Olympic Games made a dramatic and unexpected improvement yesterday as they won a silver and three bronze medals. They were also guaranteed at least a silver medal in badminton&#39;s mixed doubles.
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McDonald's has won approval to offer courses which could form part of an A-level standard qualification.
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England's exams regulator is to report on whether some GCSEs and A-levels are easier than others.
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The number of students applying for UK universities rises 6%, despite the new top-up fees in England.
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Applications to university have not dropped as a result of higher tuition fees, according to a new analysis of variable fees from Universities UK.
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Creating A+ and A++ grades at A-level  would help private school pupils who apply to universities, a study says.