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Harrow School · 2017

A-level results · 2017 · A level · A*–E

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share of published A level entries at each cumulative band; descriptive bands kept as printed; 2020 CAG and 2021 TAG labelled

Type of result: Examination results.

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% A* · %
32.3
% A*–A · %
70
Qualification
A level
Note
'across all A levels' - whether Pre-U grades are included is not stated. Subject notes: 'In seven A-level subjects, 100% of candidates achieved an A*/A'; Mathematics 'achieved a 49% A* rate and over 85% at A*/A'. No GCSE figures in this post.
Published wording
The proportion of A* grades across all A levels taken by Harrow Upper Sixth boys in 2017 was 32.3%, which sets a new record for the School. There was strength in depth in that year group too, with the 70% A*/A rate being among the best in recent years.
Grade scale
A*–E
Year
2017
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% A* · 2017. Value: 32.3.

Harrow School:2017 exam results · Dated3November2017; A-level and destination paragraphs

Checked 2026-09-06. Original says across all A levels taken by Upper Sixth boys. Whether any Pre-U equivalents are included is not separately stated; no comparability upgrade.

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% A*–A · 2017. Value: 70.

Harrow School:2017 exam results · Dated3November2017; A-level and destination paragraphs

Checked 2026-09-06. Original says across all A levels taken by Upper Sixth boys. Whether any Pre-U equivalents are included is not separately stated; no comparability upgrade.

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% A* · May be used when the year and population match

Reported value: 32.3. 1 decimal places. Unit: percent.

Group counted: A-level subject entries. Recorded total for this measure: Unknown / not recorded. Type of result: Grade awards. Grading system: A-level post-2010 A*–E.

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Original source code: P. Numerical classification: exact.

% A*–A · May be used when the year and population match

Reported value: 70. 0 decimal places. Unit: percent.

Group counted: A-level subject entries. Recorded total for this measure: Unknown / not recorded. Type of result: Grade awards. Grading system: A-level post-2010 A*–E.

A usable individual value still needs duplicate, publication-version and matched-year checks before it enters a comparison.

Original source code: P. Numerical classification: exact.

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  • EXT_HARROW_6003E3F7 · Harrow School · 2017 Exam results · 2017-11-03 · public link not established · school news post; A level 2017; places 2017; itemised places 2017

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