A Level students across Wrexham receive their results!

Hundreds of sixth form and college students across Wrexham will find out the results of their A Level exams today.

Although the overall statistics locally have yet to be confirmed Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams has tweeted this morning that the results for Wales are at the highest level at A*-C grades in a decade.

Coleg Cambria has maintained its position as the number one college in Wales with an outstanding overall A Level pass rate of 99%.

Students at the Yale site in Wrexham and Deeside Sixth Form Centre contributed to another incredible year for the award-winning institution, with 26 subjects achieving 100% exam success.

These included English, Chemistry, Psychology, Modern Foreign Languages, Economics and History.

The college is also celebrating a 100% pass rate for grades A* to C in Art and Design, and the news that 58 learners secured an A* or A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Six students are off to study at Oxford or Cambridge universities, 11 will progress on to degrees in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, and 34 learners received straight A*s and A grades.

Meanwhile, AS students managed an overall pass rate of 92% and there was another outstanding performance in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge, a near perfect 99.9%.

Chief Executive David Jones said he is delighted with the outcome and believes the college’s ability to maintain strong results year after year is testament to the culture they have instilled at Yale and Deeside.

“Our students and staff are simply amazing, their commitment and dedication to Cambria and setting high standards is what makes this the number one college in Wales,” said Mr Jones.

“Getting to the top is very difficult, but staying there is even tougher, so to again achieve a 99% pass rate across the board is remarkable.

“Much of this success is attributed to our hard-working and skilled team, and also the cutting-edge facilities we have opened across all of our sites in recent times, but ultimately the belief and support we have in the students plays a major part.”

He added: “I would like to congratulate everyone who received their results today, and to those moving on to the next chapter in their lives, we wish you every success for the future.”

As well as students entering higher education, many will begin advanced apprenticeships with industry-leading organisations.

Principal Sue Price said receiving such a high overall pass rate proves why the college continues to go from strength to strength.

“To achieve such high grades once again shows just how hard our staff and students are working to maintain the high standards of previous years,” said Mrs Price.

“As Coleg Cambria continues to unveil revolutionary new facilities and work even closer with giants of business and industry, it’s crucial the core values of teaching and learning remain at the heart of everything we do.

“The students will always be our top priority, and ensuring they are given the very best pathway to their chosen careers is vital. I am delighted to see that has been reflected in these wonderful results.”

For more on Coleg Cambria’s A Level results, visit www.wrexham.com

At Ysgol Rhiwabon there are also celebrations for another successful set of A Level results, a further improvement on last year’s excellent grades.

Staff and governors say they are proud of the achievements of the students as they prepare for university or the world of work. The results are a testament to the incredible amount of hard work from the students and teaching staff, supported by parents.

Notable areas of success this year were:

• 100% pass rate at level 3
• The majority of passes at grades A*-C
• 100% pass rate in the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate

Headteacher, Mrs Ferron-Evans said: “We are very proud of our students and delighted with this year’s results.

“The grades reflect a huge amount of hard work, from the students and staff in the school, across a broad range of subjects.

“This allows our youngsters rich opportunities to further their studies at university or to enter the world of work as confident individuals.

“Their skills and expertise will secure them future achievements and we wish them continued success in the future.”

The Maelor Sixth (at the Maelor School), are also delighted with its outstanding ‘A’ level results this year.

The highest the school has ever achieved, 48% of Grades were awarded A* or A. 100% of students gained Level 3 threshold.

In seven subject areas 100% of grades awarded were A*-B.

Grace Amedor, 4A*Studying medicine at Cambridge Uni,

Student results include:-

– Abbie McBain from Wrexham achieving 5A* grades who will be studying Earth Sciences at Oxford University
– Ellie Langley from Whitchurch who achieved 4A* and an A who will be studying Biology at Lancaster University
– Grace Amedor from Wrexham achieved 4A* and will be studying Medicine at Cambridge University
– Charlotte Davies from Ellesmere achieved 1A*, 3As will be studying Biology at St Andrews University
– Joe Moran from Wrexham achieved 2As, 1B and 1C and will be studying Economics at Cardiff University.

Director of Sixth form, Penny Ellwood, commented: “All of our students and staff have performed fantastically. I am so proud of all the hard work and effort that has led to these amazing outcomes.

“They are going on to a variety of exciting and interesting destinations and I wish them all well.”

Joe Moran from Wrexham – 2A, 1B,1C Economics at Cardiff

Headteacher Simon Ellis added: “I have heard from the exam board that a number of our results are the best in North Wales, I am not surprised given the dedication and sheer hard work that our students and staff have put into their studies.

“Each year we do well but this year group have smashed all previous records.”

Ellie Langley 4A* and an A Biology Lancaster with Sophie Jones 2A*,1A, 1B studying Physics at Edinburgh.

Cllr Phil Wynn, Lead Member for Education in Wrexham, said:“I would like to congratulate our learners for their dedication and perseverance. I would also like to thank the teachers for their hard work during the year, and for preparing learners so thoroughly for the examinations.”

“I would like to wish our young people all the very best, as they take the next steps in their careers.”

Emily Marina 1A*, 1A, 2B Cancer Sciences at Nottingham University

Ian Roberts, Wrexham’s Chief Officer for Education and Early Intervention, added: “There have been many outstanding achievements by students of all abilities, and I would like to thank the schools and their teachers for their commitment and professionalism in supporting the learners – and also the parents for their support.

“I wish the very best to all learners, as they look to the future in whichever path they have chosen.”

Pictured: Alex Gallagher from Rhos, Teigan Lloyd from Acrefair, Sophie Jones from Cefn Mawr and Kelsey Roberts from Rhos