Carmarthenshire students top of the class
Carmarthenshire students are top of the class for this year’s A and AS Level results.
In 12 subjects, 100 per cent of students achieved grades A to E,
Overall, a total of 97.7 per cent gained A to E grades, higher than the Welsh average of 97.1 per cent.
Almost a quarter gained the top grades of A* (4.8 per cent), and A (19.7 per cent).
There was continued success in language subjects of Welsh first and second language, English, French and Spanish.
At AS level there was continued success at Welsh in both first and second language, music, and art and design, with 100 per cent pass rates in many subjects.
Some 87.9 per cent of AS students gained an A to E grade, compared with the Welsh average of 86.9 per cent.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “We would like to congratulate the large number of students who have achieved exceptional standards in this year’s “A” & "AS" Level GCE results after two years of hard work.
“Whilst paying tribute to their efforts and success, I would also like to acknowledge the dedication and support given to them by their schools, teaching and support staff and, naturally, the parents for whom today will be a proud day.
“The results are once again outstanding and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the students and staff on their successes.
“The continued high standards achieved reflects the commitment of this authority and its schools and colleges in ensuring our young people are afforded every opportunity to achieve their full potential.”
In 12 subjects, 100 per cent of students achieved grades A to E,
Overall, a total of 97.7 per cent gained A to E grades, higher than the Welsh average of 97.1 per cent.
Almost a quarter gained the top grades of A* (4.8 per cent), and A (19.7 per cent).
There was continued success in language subjects of Welsh first and second language, English, French and Spanish.
At AS level there was continued success at Welsh in both first and second language, music, and art and design, with 100 per cent pass rates in many subjects.
Some 87.9 per cent of AS students gained an A to E grade, compared with the Welsh average of 86.9 per cent.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “We would like to congratulate the large number of students who have achieved exceptional standards in this year’s “A” & "AS" Level GCE results after two years of hard work.
“Whilst paying tribute to their efforts and success, I would also like to acknowledge the dedication and support given to them by their schools, teaching and support staff and, naturally, the parents for whom today will be a proud day.
“The results are once again outstanding and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the students and staff on their successes.
“The continued high standards achieved reflects the commitment of this authority and its schools and colleges in ensuring our young people are afforded every opportunity to achieve their full potential.”
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