These are the trend tables for A-level German, 2015-2019.

Compiled by Education Datalab, the tables show entries have finally steadied in German, after years of falling numbers. A total of 2,864 pupils took the subject this year, a tiny increase on last year’s 2,859.

The proportion reaching the top grades has increased, with 12.1 per cent getting an A* (up from 9.9 per cent last year), and 40.4 per cent getting either A or A*, compared to 38.4 per cent last year.

For other subjects, visit our main subject tables page.

A-level German results: England

A-level German entries: England

For our own analysis, you can read about the 5 key trends in England’s data, to find out which subjects are increasing or declining in popularity, or our stories on girls overtaking boys in science and Spanish becoming the most popular language.

You can also read our headline story on the slump in top grades, with the proportion of pupils getting A or A* reaching its lowest level in 12 years.