Today, students across the county received their A-Level results.
Initial data was provided to the County Council voluntarily by 15 out of 24 state funded schools. This shows that the average score across students’ best three A-Levels was 33.6, which is equivalent to a high-grade C.
13.3% of students gained top grades (2 As and a B or higher) in at least 2 facilitating subjects.
Facilitating subjects are those which are commonly needed for entry to leading universities (i.e. biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.
This is the first year that AS and A Levels have largely returned to normal. During the pandemic, results were graded higher as exams could not go ahead. As the normal grading system returned this summer, grades will be lower than last year but similar to 2019 levels.
Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Education, Councillor Tracey Onslow said: “These results are a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and staff throughout Worcestershire.
“I want to thank all the teachers and support staff for their consistent dedication towards preparing our students. I wish our students all the very best for their future, in whatever path they decide to pursue.”
Anyone gaining results and wanting careers, training or further education advice and support can do so from the Careers Worcestershire Hub at The Hive, Worcester.
Known as Careers Worcs, the friendly team there can help students explore choices and find the right path for them, no matter what their grades are on results day. The team understand how hard it can be to make the right choices when it comes to getting a job, choosing a course, or picking the step next in education, and are on hand to offer 1-to-1 advice as well as wellbeing support.
The Careers Worcs Hub @ The Hive is a dedicated space for anyone aged 15-24 that is looking for advice and support to kickstart their future. It is a collaboration between Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, and Department for Work and Pensions and sees them partner with local training, education, work and wellbeing partners to offer support to Worcestershire’s young adults.
The Careers Worcs Hub is is based on the ground floor of Worcester’s The Hive library, and is located on the left as you walk through the main entrance. You can also contact the team online by visiting the Careers Worcs website or call 0300 666 3 666
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