GCSE joy in Carmarthenshire
Pupils in Carmarthenshire are celebrating excellent results in the GCSEs.
As in the WJEC “A” and ‘’AS’’ level results, the percentages for grades A*-C, and overall passes, have surpassed the Welsh averages, and in doing so, have largely maintained the considerable achievements of previous years.
Whilst paying tribute to their efforts and success, Carmarthenshire County Council also wishes to acknowledge the dedication and support given to them by their schools, teaching, support staff and, naturally, the parents for whom today will be a proud day.
• In Carmarthenshire 19.5% of pupils were awarded the highest two grades (A* and A), compared to the all Wales average of 19.5%.
• 67.8% achieved grades A* - C, compared to the Welsh average of 66.5%.
• Grades A* - G were achieved by 99% of Carmarthenshire pupils compared with the Welsh average of 98.7%.
• Particularly pleasing were the continued good standards in the following core subjects:-
List shows, in order, Subject Grades A* - C % Wales Grades A* - C %Carmarthenshire -
English 61.3 68.5
Mathematics 56.4 66.6
Welsh First language 73.0 73.0
Other subjects that also show continued good standards include:-
Subject Grades A* - C % Wales Grades A*- C % Carmarthenshire
Art and design subjects 77.0 81.2
Design and technology 61.8 71.4
French 73.7 74.7
Geography 67.2 82.4
Music 78.8 87.3
Councillor Gwynne Wooldridge, Executive Board Member with responsibility for Education and Children’s Services said: “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 reflect the commitment of this Authority and its schools and colleges in ensuring our young people are afforded every opportunity to achieve their full potential.”
As in the WJEC “A” and ‘’AS’’ level results, the percentages for grades A*-C, and overall passes, have surpassed the Welsh averages, and in doing so, have largely maintained the considerable achievements of previous years.
Whilst paying tribute to their efforts and success, Carmarthenshire County Council also wishes to acknowledge the dedication and support given to them by their schools, teaching, support staff and, naturally, the parents for whom today will be a proud day.
• In Carmarthenshire 19.5% of pupils were awarded the highest two grades (A* and A), compared to the all Wales average of 19.5%.
• 67.8% achieved grades A* - C, compared to the Welsh average of 66.5%.
• Grades A* - G were achieved by 99% of Carmarthenshire pupils compared with the Welsh average of 98.7%.
• Particularly pleasing were the continued good standards in the following core subjects:-
List shows, in order, Subject Grades A* - C % Wales Grades A* - C %Carmarthenshire -
English 61.3 68.5
Mathematics 56.4 66.6
Welsh First language 73.0 73.0
Other subjects that also show continued good standards include:-
Subject Grades A* - C % Wales Grades A*- C % Carmarthenshire
Art and design subjects 77.0 81.2
Design and technology 61.8 71.4
French 73.7 74.7
Geography 67.2 82.4
Music 78.8 87.3
Councillor Gwynne Wooldridge, Executive Board Member with responsibility for Education and Children’s Services said: “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 reflect 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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