Walsall students have achieved a passing grade of A*-E in 92% of this year’s A-Level and A-Level equivalent qualifications.
A* grades were achieved in 10% of qualifications and an A or A* in 30% of qualifications.
Councillor Mark Statham, Portfolio Holder for Education and Skills, said,
“Congratulations to Walsall’s young people that today received their A-Levels and post-16 qualification results. You should be very proud of the hard work you have put in and what you have achieved. Students in the borough have made good progress at this level.
“Even if you haven’t quite got the results you expected, there are still lots of options available; School staff and supporting organisations are on hand to talk you through your options as you embark on the next chapter in life.
“Good luck to all students who will be collecting their GCSE results next week.”
If a student does not receive the results they were expecting or needed then they should in the first instance speak to their school about the options open to them including appealing their grades. Walsall Council is supporting schools and academies with this offer.
There are lots of options available for young people – whether their exam results are as they expected, better or not quite as good as they hoped they would be. These include going on to college, entering the world of work or becoming an apprentice.