A-Level Results Rise Slightly in NI | Ireland News

A-level results in Northern Ireland show a quiet triumph: top grades rose slightly, with 30.7% earning A or above — up from last year’s 30.3%. Even A-star rates ticked up to 8.8%. Nearly everyone passed with at least an E, and STEM remains dominant, with math reigning supreme. Exam board CCEA praised students’ resilience, calling the results a major milestone for their futures. AS-levels held steady, with top grades climbing to 27.6% and pass rates hovering just under 97%. It’s not a revolution — but a reassuring step forward for students ready for what’s next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81f3b047688ac455