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Qualifications and destinations of Northern Ireland school leavers: 2025 to 2026 (academic year)

An analysis of GCSE and A level examination performance and destinations for pupils leaving post-primary schools in 2025 to 2026 (academic year).

• From: Department of Education (Northern Ireland) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
• Published: 29 July 2026
• Last updated: 29 July 2026

• Release date: May to June 2027 (provisional)

These statistics will be released between May and June 2027