Gender gap in predicted grades raises questions over their use in university admissions

Gender gap in predicted grades raises questions over their use in university admissions Fred Lewsey Tue, 07/28/2026 - 08:55 A study of more than 350,000 students in England has found that teachers predict higher A-Level grades for girls than boys who go on to achieve the same exam results. The findings raise fresh questions about the role of predicted grades in university admissions. The research , by academics at the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol, found a consistent “pro-girl” gap in teacher predictions across 10 A-Level subjects.