ks5_gradea3l3

Achieved 3 or more A-levels at grade A*-A incl. equivalent

Value label	Value	Absolute frequency	Relative frequency
Missing	-9	6681	72.89%
No	0	2264	24.70%
Yes	1	221	2.41%
	Total	9166	100.00%

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