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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams Education editor

Higher-tariff universities admit 13% more UK school-leavers than 2023, figures show

Three women on graduation day wearing gowns and mortarboards
School-leavers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have taken advantage by quickly confirming offers or applying through clearing. Photograph: Chris Ison/PA

Sixth-formers are rushing to take up places at the most selective universities, with figures showing a substantial increase in the numbers enrolling compared with last year after receiving their A-level results.

Experts said that “high tariff” universities, including those in the Russell Group of research intensive universities, were allocating more places to UK school-leavers this year after recruiting fewer international students.

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