Pupils from six secondary school pupils across Torfaen collected their GCSE and Skills Challenge exam results today.
Among them were Gwenno Wood, from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, who got 15 A*s, Lewis Merchant, from West Monmouth School who got 12 A*s and Tobias Dallimore, from Cwmbran High, who got 11 A*s.
Councillor Richard Clark, executive member for children, families and schools, said: “This is another fantastic set of results for Torfaen pupils following the A-Level results last week, especially coming off the back of the exam changes made during the pandemic.
“One of our County Plan priorities is to raise educational attainment, helping young people and adults to gain the qualifications and skills needed to lead positive lives.”
Cwmbran High School
In a tweet, the school said: “Two-thirds of our pupils achieved more than 5 qualifications at A*-C and 31 pupils gained 5 or more A/A* qualifications.”
Matthew Sims, headteacher of Cwmbran High, said: “Pupils have performed exceptionally well in many subjects with outstanding performances.
“We are extremely proud of all of our pupils and this is a great reflection of their hard work, commitment and dedication.”
Croesyceiliog School
Natalie Richards, headteacher, tweeted: “Congratulations to all of our students collecting results today. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and resilience over what have been some challenging years for you.”
Stunning results for Anjum and Arwen! Good luck in your A level courses! #learning #respect #ambition pic.twitter.com/OPcsLgSFuY
— Croesyceiliog School (@croesyschool) August 24, 2023
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Mark Jones, head of Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, said: “Congratulations to our learners for their hard work and for achieving their well-deserved results. Many thanks to our staff, students and parents for their continued support for the school and for supporting Welsh-medium education.
“We look forward to welcoming a significant number of our students back to continue their studies in the sixth form.”
Llongyfarchiadau gwresog Blwyddyn 11. Ardderchog!
Warm congratulations Year 11. Excellent!#TorfaenGCSEs2023 @cyngortorfaen pic.twitter.com/UG34HrYDIT— Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw (@YsgolGwynllyw) August 24, 2023
West Monmouth School
West Monmouth School head teacher Emma Jordan added: “We are thrilled to be celebrating one of West Mon’s best ever sets of results with our fantastic pupils.
“Nearly all indicators are up on last year and we are particularly pleased with significant improvements in the attainment of our disadvantaged pupils. Well done to all our amazing pupils and staff.”
