A and AS Level students are top of the class

Carmarthenshire students continue to do the county proud, topping the Welsh average A Level grades yet again.

Some 99.4% of students gained A* to E grades compared with the Welsh average of 97.5%, showing a continuation of the high standards set in previous years, with 100% pass rates in many subjects.

In the combined top grades of A* and A, Carmarthenshire pupils performed higher than the national average achieving 23.7% compared to 23.3% across Wales.

Amongst numerous subjects at A* to E grade, Carmarthenshire had a pass rate of 100% including Welsh, both first and second language, English – language and literature, further maths, design and technology, history, geography, art and design and business studies.

Students have also excelled at AS Level, with 88.5% passing with A to E grades, compared to the Welsh average of 85.7%.

Education executive board member Cllr Keith Davies said: “We are very proud of the efforts of all Carmarthenshire students, and on behalf of the council I’d like to extend my sincere congratulations to them all.

“I also wish to acknowledge the dedication and support given to them by their schools, teaching and support staff and their families.”

He added: “As an authority, we are committed to investing our resources and energy in to our education system to ensure all young people have the chance of learning in supportive and modern environments which encourage them to succeed. Today’s results are a true reflection of this commitment.”