Five Key Takeaways from 2025's A-level Results

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz931kvldg4o
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Issue #462
1 Oct 2025
Congratulations to the 814,335 students who received their A-Level results in the UK this week. Good break down from the BBC on how the nation’s youth scored in what is probably still the most consequential exam they will take, segmented on region and gender lines. Question on whether the obvious thing to do is go to University though, as my LinkedIn poll from last week suggests graduate recruitment crisis is for real, and so good to see this complementary piece on alternative options. Brainfood Live on Graduate Recruitment crisis here - looking for guests, so let me know if you have something to say on this.