Pembrokeshire students receive A-level results

The percentage of pupils that have passed Advanced and AS-Level examinations in Pembrokeshire’s secondary schools overall has remained stable and above the national average.

The overall Pembrokeshire pass rate at A-Level was 98.8 per cent compared with the Wales national average of 97.3 per cent.

The percentage of pupils gaining A* and A grades in Pembrokeshire was 21.8 per cent compared to a Welsh average of 23.1 per cent.

The overall Pembrokeshire pass rate at AS-Level this year was 84.8 per cent compared to a national average of 86.8 per cent.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Director for Children and Schools, Kate Evan-Hughes, said: “Our students can be very proud of their results.

“It is pleasing that a significant number of our young people have been successful at such a demanding level and the majority of these students will now be able to progress to their higher education and degree courses.”

Councillor Sue Perkins, Cabinet Member for Education and Safeguarding, added: “We are pleased with the overall results and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the students on their successes and recognise their hard work in preparing so thoroughly for the examinations.

“I’d also like to acknowledge the dedication of the teachers in a time of increased expectations. The continued positive results reflect the joint commitment of all education institutions and Local Authority staff in ensuring that young people are afforded every opportunity to achieve their full potential.

“I also acknowledge the support received from the student’s families. This is an important day for the young people who received their results today and I wish all of them well for the future.”