More than 25,000 NI students get results

More than 25,000 students are getting their A-Level and AS-level results in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

The number of top A-level and AS-level grades is expected to be the same as the years before the Koronwirus epidemics.

This was the same in 2024, When about 30% of entries get top A and A* gradeAnd 2025 is expected to be roughly the same.

In Northern Ireland, students will also get some BTEC qualification results.

The Northern Ireland Examination Board CCEA leads to a majority of A-Level and AS-level qualifications, although some students will also get grades from English and Welsh exam boards.

Many students can pick up their A and AS-level results online from 08:00 BST, but some will still go to their school to get their results personally.

For Harry, a student at Bangore Academy, there was no vein this morning as he had got a job in Formula 1 before the results.

He said it was a “good day” because he came to know that he had achieved two A and AC.

“In September I am going to Milton Keins to work for the Red Bull Formula 1 team. In March I interviewed for an electronics job and I managed to enter the last five from the select group for interview.

“I am working on Formula 1 cars, maybe for some race over the next few years,” he said.

“I studied engineering, IT and science implemented three types of STEM themes. I always knew that this is the way I wanted to go, so the school really helped me.

“Whatever I learned in the classroom, I was able to use in my assessment in the interview”.

AV, a student also a Bangore Academy, said that she was “surprised” with her results but now it’s time to fly “.

He got qualifications in his BTEC in travel and tourism and business.

“I just want to travel to the world,” she told BBC News Ni.

“I would just like to get into the air hostess,” he said, because it would allow him to travel.

But AV said that she is going to have an open mind for all types of jobs in the industry.

Max, another student at Bangore Academy, said he “originally collapsed” when he found a difference between C in Double Award Science BTEC and Music.

“Music is definitely my passion, the edge on which I expect to be in my own band and will grow up,” he told BBC News NI.

“Singing was my main instrument, but I also play the piano.

“I have a lot of feelings, nervous, happy, sad, to leave the Bangore Academy. I would like to come back and teach here.”

The Principal of Bangore Academy, Matthew Pitts said that he had some “sleepless nights” before the result day.

“You want the best for every student you know, we have really worked with them … and they have really worked hard and worked and you just want they to be happy and feel good about themselves today,” said Mr. Pits.

“There are many different ways, so you know that even though students are not happy what they have got today, there are clearly different options, different pathways.

“We encourage them to find out the various things they can.”

Ulster University Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Serite told the BBC Radio Foil’s North West Today program that no one is expected to go to the university for anyone, but he was not receiving grades, which he was not expecting, a lot of options are available.

“Some students cannot find grade they were expecting, and I know it could be disappointing,” Prof. Serite said.

“Slow – Don’t panic – clearing is open, and there are many opportunities to find.”

He urged the students not to “react to the knee way” if their results are unexpected.

“You must have planned to study a subject, but you can still move something equally equally – perhaps in a separate complex, or as part of a joint course with another theme.”

For those who have acquired their necessary grades and planned to go to the university, Professor Serite emphasized the importance of acting quickly to secure his place.

“As soon as you get your results, log in to your UCAS portal or check your email to confirm your place and arrange your housing.

“Roll the ball before celebrating.”

In Northern Ireland in 2025, the most popular A-tiered theme was Mathematics and other popular subjects included biology, geography and health and social care.

Students will use their AS, A-Level and BTEC results to apply in universities or further education (Fe) colleges, start a training or want work.

According to the University and Colleges Admission Services (UCAS), there has been an increase in the number of youth in Northern Ireland who have applied to the university in 2025.

The UCAS stated that only 17,500 18-year-old children in Northern Ireland applied to the university in the UK by 30 June 2025, an increase of 1.5% on 2024.

The CCEA will operate a result from Thursday to Wednesday, 27 August at 028 9026 1260.

For the career service of the economy, the department is also working by telephone on an online advice service or 0300 200 7820.

Pupils will get GCSE results on Thursday 21 August.