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How have A level subjects evolved over the last two decades?

This interactive chart illustrates the gender gap between males and females in A level subject entries and attainment for each year between 1996 and 2018.

It is based on published Department for Education statistics covering students at the end of Key Stage 5 in England. 

Click on the image below to begin using the chart. 

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Our full analysis of 2019’s A level results can be found here.

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