Another set of excellent A-level and vocational results across Monmouthshire's Schools

Monmouthshire's students are today celebrating another set of fantastic examination results, which will put them on the path to a brilliant future in universities, colleges and careers.

Across the county, the percentage of students achieving the very highest grades has improved upon last year's results and across the key measures, all schools showed improvements in many areas.  All four secondary schools have achieved excellent results.  In all Monmouthshire secondary schools, staff are confident that students will gain entry to their preferred higher education courses.

Councillor Richard John, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: "I am so pleased to see how much our learners have achieved – they really should be so pleased of what they have achieved today.  These results demonstrate how hard students have worked with the support from their families and carers.  The results are also testament to the excellent work undertaken by our teachers and all of the teams across all four of our secondary schools.  Today is a day to celebrate their achievements before they take their exciting next steps towards a successful and rewarding career. Well done everyone."

Will McLean, Chief Officer for Children and Young People added: "All of our pupils, teachers and families should be rightly proud of the achievements that have been recognised today.  We continue to see significant strengths across all four of our schools in both A-levels and vocational qualifications.  I am pleased that in a year where Wales has performed well compared to the other parts of the United Kingdom that Monmouthshire continues to achieve excellent results. Our young people can look to the future with confidence."