The London Mathematical Society extends its congratulations to all students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the release of their A-level results today. The LMS recognises the immense hard work represented by these achievements and offers its warmest wishes to the students for the next step of their academic and professional journeys.
Our congratulations also go to students in Scotland who received their Higher results on 6 August.
We would also like to express our gratitude to the teachers for their dedication and support, which have been instrumental to their students' success.
A-level Mathematics continues to be the most popular A-level choice, with entries rising to a record 112,138, a 4.4% increase from 2024. 41.7% of students taking A-level Mathematics were awarded an A* or A. Entries for Further Mathematics also increased by 7.2% in 2025, reflecting a strong and sustained interest in advanced mathematical study. Full details of these and other A-level results are available on the Joint Council for Qualifications website.
Professor Mary McAlinden, the LMS Education Secretary, said:
“We are pleased to see that the number of learners attaining A-levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics continues to grow, as in recent years. We celebrate the achievements of all who have succeeded in these subjects and we acknowledge all the hard work of students and their teachers that have contributed towards their success. Across the UK there is a real need for more students to study Mathematics in higher education. The skills and specialist expertise that are developed through the study of the subject at university are highly sought after, and open up a wealth of interesting and rewarding careers.”
Professor Jens Marklof, LMS President, said on behalf of the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences:
“It is incredibly encouraging to see that Mathematics is once again the most popular A Level subject.
“Maths is key to the UK’s brightest future – it underpins many of our most urgent technologies, such as AI and quantum computing, and is central to the UK’s future through its applications in national security, climate change and health.
“There is an unprecedented demand for university Maths graduates, and we must make sure that we increase the number of students going on to study the subject at university. This is at the heart of our most recent initiative Maths Degrees for the Future, which has provided £2.5m for universities to design new, innovative and engaging degree programmes.”
Last updated: 14 August 2025