Record Numbers of Students Achieve A-level Results in Maths
In 2025, a record number of students checked their A-level results for maths, which remains the most chosen subject. There were 112,138 maths entries this year, an increase of more than 4% on 2024.
Growth in Further Maths Popularity
Further Maths has also grown in popularity. Entries rose by 7% since 2024, with over 19,000 students taking the subject in 2025.
Encouraging Signs for Mathematics
As a professional mathematician, these figures are encouraging. Many of the students behind these entries will be securing places to study mathematics at university.
The Connection and Passion for Maths
I remember the thrill of discovering during my degree how mathematics links chemistry, biology, physics and even music. That sense of connection is a powerful part of studying maths and I look forward to many young people having the same experience.
Challenges Facing Mathematics Education
Yet I worry about how many will actually get the chance. Departments are under pressure, some are shrinking or closing, and growing dependence on artificial intelligence risks changing...