I'd say that's more proof that schools put way too much emphasis on exams. Even from an early age (6-7 year olds) are told to go home and learn things because they have a SATS assessment. It's ridiculous.

Same with SATS in Year 9, way too much emphasis is put on them.

So by the time people get to A levels, they've already sat heaps of previous public examinations, each time being told they're really important. If you have teachers shouting in your ear 24/7 that an exam is really important to your life, and then you don't get the grade you need, of course you're going to feel down.

The system needs to change.

Hope she's alright.