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File photo dated 13/06/08 of a pupil
during an exam. Sixth-formers across the country are today waking up to their A-level results in the wake of major exam reforms, with around one in four entries e
A-level students across England have been awarded the highest proportion of As and A*s since 2012, with results coming out today.
More than one in four students gained grades in the top two brackets this year as new exams were introduced in 13 subjects.
The new format was expected to be tougher but overall, 97.6% of A-level entries were awarded A* to E grades.
The Bolton News has reporters at schools across the borough today so keep your eye on our website for all the latest updates.
There will also be a full report with pictures and reactions to everyone's results available in tomorrow's paper.
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