Overview
This briefing covers entries and attainment for STEM subjects at A level and Scottish Highers for the for the 2024 exam series. 2024 was the first year where all UK nations have returned completely to pre-pandemic conditions, with Scotland back to including full coursework assessment.
A level and Scottish Highers results 2024
Who this is for
- Researchers
- Employers
- Policymakers
- STEM outreach organisations
Key findings
- Maths remains the most common A level, surpassing 100,000 entries for the first time
- The proportion of entries for maths, further maths, computing, and physics have all increased since 2023
- Female students remain underrepresented in maths (37%), D&T (32%), further maths (27%), physics (23%), and computing (17%)
