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Sam Rowlands MS, who serves as Shadow Minister for Education, offered his congratulations to all students collecting their results today, describing it as a day young people would carry with them throughout their lives, marking the end of years of effort and focused study. He extended warm wishes to all those receiving their outcomes, whether they planned to continue with further education, enter employment or begin an apprenticeship. He also acknowledged the contribution of teaching staff, school employees and families who had supported students throughout their studies.
Ellie Bateman, a student at Cwmbran High School, was among those celebrated by Torfaen County Council. The pupil secured five A* grades alongside three A and three B grades. She will now progress to Hereford College to pursue studies in biology, psychology and sociology.
West Monmouth School pupils Caitlin Allison, Darcey Taylor and Macey Brunsdon were also congratulated by the council. Caitlin obtained three A grades, one B and four C grades, and will enrol at Cardiff and Vale College to study A Levels in psychology, criminology and sociology. Darcey achieved five A grades, four B grades and three C grades, and will study sociology, psychology and media at Torfaen Learning Zone. Macey secured six B grades and four C grades, and will also attend Torfaen Learning Zone to pursue sociology, media and film studies.
Kian Walkley, another pupil from Cwmbran High School, was recognised after attaining two A* grades, three A grades and six B grades. He will move to Coleg Gwent’s Torfaen Learning Zone to study A Levels in biology, geography and chemistry.
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw pupil Idris Lewis achieved two A* grades, eight A grades and one B grade. He intends to remain at the school for sixth form studies.
Laura Hard, a student from Ysgol Abersychan, will proceed to college to study A Level art.
St Martin’s School in Caerphilly reported outstanding examination outcomes. According to head teacher Lee Jarvis, 24 percent of pupils attained five straight A* grades, while almost 70 percent secured a grade C or higher in English, mathematics and science combined. Mr Jarvis expressed immense pride in his students and their remarkable achievements, stating that the results demonstrated their commitment, the backing of their families and the skill of the teaching body. He noted that pupils had displayed perseverance, resolve and a love of learning, with most now able to continue with A Levels at the school’s sixth form while others had opted for apprenticeships or further vocational training.
Chepstow School reported another year of strong GCSE performance. Eighty-nine percent of pupils secured a grade C or above in English, 84 percent in mathematics and 83 percent in science. More than 82 percent achieved at least five GCSE qualifications at grades A* to C including English and mathematics. Forty percent of all grades given were A* or A, which the school noted exceeds double the national average. Among the school’s highest achievers were Charlotte Chesson, Lauren Denne, Phoebe Gilbert, Tomos McAllister, Ben O’Donnell, George Siddell and Cally Sinclair, each obtaining 13 or 14 A* and A grades. Headteacher Kelly Waythe expressed her pride in every student receiving their results, noting that their accomplishments demonstrated the hard work, resilience and ambition that defined the school community. She also expressed gratitude to staff, families and governors for their backing.
Chair of governors Keith Dunn OBE extended his congratulations to pupils and stated that their results reflected their application, dedication and perseverance.
Cllr Sue Edmunds, the council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families, and strategic director Dr Luisa Munro-Morris visited schools during the morning to offer their congratulations to pupils and families, as well as thank staff and governors. Cllr Edmunds extended her wishes to all learners, encouraging them to feel proud of their accomplishments, and offered best wishes for their future paths whether they were progressing to further education, training, employment or exploring fresh opportunities. She also thanked school staff, governors, families and wider school communities for their support. Dr Munro-Morris commented that the achievements demonstrated not only the effort and commitment of young people but also the dedication and assistance of teachers, school staff, families and carers who had guided them throughout. She noted that the results also highlighted the partnerships between schools, the council and the Local Authority School Improvement Service.