The percentage of pupils that have passed Advanced and AS-Level examinations in Pembrokeshire’s secondary schools overall is slightly lower than 2015 which reflects the national picture.
The overall Pembrokeshire pass rate at A-Level was 96.6 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 18.2 per cent compared to a Welsh average of 22.7 per cent.
The overall Pembrokeshire pass rate at AS-Level this year was 88.0 per cent compared to a national average of 88.3 per cent. This reflects an improvement in line with national results.
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Director for Children and Schools, Kate Evan-Hughes, said: “It is pleasing to see the number of students achieving the outcomes they need to take the next steps whether that is University, apprenticeship or employment.
“I am delighted to see the improvement for some of our schools, but we will be working closely with those whose outcomes this year have not seen significant positive changes. I would like to wish all students the very best for their futures and thank staff for their commitment to our young people.”
Councillor David Lloyd, Cabinet Member for Education, 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 sustained position reflects 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.”
“For the future we can and will do better. I am committed to a whole Pembrokeshire approach in order to achieve this objective and will work tirelessly with others to do so.”
- See attached table:
Pembrokeshire WJEC Results
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A Level |
AS Level |
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| % of Grade E and above |
872 |
98.3% |
901 |
98.8% |
894 |
96.6% |
1439 |
85.1% |
1389 |
84.8% |
1511 |
88.0% |
| % of Grade C and above |
872 |
77.6% |
901 |
78.4% |
894 |
70.2% |
1439 |
54.9% |
1389 |
56.7% |
1511 |
58.4% |
| % of Grade A and above |
872 |
19.7% |
901 |
21.8% |
894 |
18.2% |
1439 |
15.4% |
1389 |
14.4% |
1511 |
16.3% |
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