Best ever GCSE results in Ceredigion

The GCSE examination results published today by the WJEC indicate that very high standards are being maintained in the Schools of Ceredigion. 99.6% of entries for WJEC examinations were graded A to G, with 25.8% of the entries achieving A* and A grades and 76.1% grades A* to C.

The following tables provide the figures for Ceredigion/ Wales:

Ceredigion Wales
Grade A*/A 25.8% 19.4%.
Grade A*-C 76.1% 66.6%
Grade A*-G 99.6% 98.7%

Barry Rees, Strategic Director for Lifelong Learning and Partnerships, stated: “We are celebrating our best ever GCSE results this year with 70% of pupils achieving at least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including language and mathematics. This is an exceptional set of results for Ceredigion and school leaders, governors, teachers, support staff and parents must all be thanked for bringing out the best in our talented pupils.”

County Councillor Hag Harris, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Learning Services, added: “Once again Ceredigion pupils have excelled in their GCSE examinations. To continue improving on our previous best is quite an achievement. Alongside this year’s pleasing A level results, this confirms that our schools are providing an excellent standard of education for the young people of Ceredigion and I wish them all the best for the future”