A level students celebrate above average marks

Students across the borough have collected their A level results today.

Wokingham Borough Council can confirm that early data shows that students from schools in the area have achieved above the national average. 

The results show continued high performance at schools in the borough.

Overall, 81 per cent of students have achieved grade A* to C compared to a national average of 77.7 per cent.

Also receiving results today are T level students, an alternative to A levels but broadly equivalent in size to three A levels, apprenticeships and other post-GCSE courses focusing on vocational skills where around 80 per cent of time is spent in the classroom and the rest spent in a workplace. 

BTEC students have also been collecting their results in the days and weeks leading up to A level results day.

Students achieve strong results across the board

Approximately 971 students sat A levels in the borough, taking a total of 2,879 A levels. 

An amazing 895 top marks of A* and A were awarded, 31.1 per cent overall compared to a national average of 28.2 per cent.

Overall, the majority of grades were a pass with 98.4 per cent achieving a grade A* to E, slightly higher than the national average of 97.4 per cent, of which 58.9 per cent of which were grade A* to B compared to 55 per cent nationally.

Students wished good luck for their next chapter

Cllr Prue Bray, executive member for children’s services, said: “Congratulations to all those who have collected their results today. It is a huge achievement, and you have all worked hard to get to this point. Now it is time for your next chapter, and I wish you luck for wherever life takes you.

“Thank you also to all the parents, carers, friends and wider family networks who have supported our students both with their studies and with their wellbeing.

“And finally, congratulations and thanks are also in order to our borough schools. Year on year they have consistently provided a high level of education and care that have helped our young people to exceed national averages, setting them up well for the future.

“I hope you got the results you were hoping for, but if not don’t panic, there are many other options out there. You can find information on support and next steps, including options for post year 11, on the children, families and young people section on our website.

“All the best for the future.”

Careers advice available for school leavers

Elevate Wokingham is an information, advice and guidance service for 16 to 18 year olds in Wokingham Borough, offering support for those who are not in education, employment or training (and young people aged up to 24 with an EHCP), also known as NEET. 

This year Elevate Wokingham will be offering drop-in advice sessions to support young people with their next steps after exam results.  The sessions will run at Wokingham Library on Thursday 14, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August from 9.30am to 4pm.   

Young people worried about their next steps don’t have to wait until the sessions – they can get in touch with the Elevate team at any time via the self-referral form on the website or by contacting the team at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk. A careers adviser can offer support on the phone or email, via Teams meetings or an in-person appointment at a community location.