Number of pupils who achieved three A grades at A level in 2008NumberAchieved level 5 or more in all three KS2 tests17,965Took KS2 tests but did not receive level 5 in all three7,213Other163Prior attainment not available6,038Total31,379 Notes:1.Figures relate to 16-18 year olds (age at start of academic year, i.e. 31 August 2007) in all schools in England. Figures relate to achievements in GCENCE/Applied A level/Double Awards.2. Not all of these pupils will have taken their Key Stage 2 tests in 2001. Pupils who took their KS2 tests in 2001 and achieved at least 3 As in their A levels in a year other than 2008 are not included.3. 'Other' includes pupils working below the level of the test and those absent or with missing results. Some pupils have no prior attainment available (for example pupils who took their KS2 tests in Scotland or Wales).Source: National Pupil Database