2018 A Level results: Denbighshire and Conwy

Our photographers will be out and about at schools as students across Conwy and Denbighshire receive their grades.

We will be live throughout the day bringing you the latest news.

Good luck to all those receiving their results!

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Prestatyn High School

STUDENTS at Prestatyn High School have achieved an overall pass rate for the second year running of 98 per cent. 

The pass rate has gone up five per cent since 2016. 

Top A level performers were – Jack Bailey A*A* B, Sam Davidson A*AA, Jordan Emery A*A*A*, Bronya Evans A*A*A, Timothy Fairhurst A*AB, Shania Pallicer McPherson AAB, Luke Pritchard A*AC, Jack Pumford A*A*A, Thomas Salsbury AAA.

Top BTEC performers were – Reece James D*D*D*, Charlotte Joannidi D*D*D*, Katie King D*D*D, Sophie Reddaway D*D*D, Sam Roberts D*D*C, Jade Williams D*D*D*M, Paige Williams D*DCC.

The scene at Prestatyn High School this morning. Picture: Geoff Abbott

Glen Vernon, head of Prestatyn High Sixth Form, said: "These results are significant for all concerned. The students and staff have worked extremely hard this year and I am delighted to see them rewarded.

"The vast majority of Prestatyn High School students have achieved their potential and can now continue on to their University of choice or employment.  This reflects real dedication, commitment and the support their teachers, families and friends."

(Video: Geoff Abbott)

Neil Foley, headteacher was delighted with the improved results.

He added: "Once again our students have performed at the highest level and achieved results that are truly outstanding.

"We expect the highest of standards from all students and staff so that all learners achieve their potential and yet again, our students have surpassed our expectations. They are a credit to the school, their families but most of all to themselves.

Students celebrate at Prestatyn High School. Picture: Geoff Abbott

"They have done the hard work and now can go on and achieve their dreams. Well done to the class of 2018."

Anyone interested in enrolling in the Prestatyn High School Sixth Form is invited to attend the school at 1.30pm on Monday, September 3.

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Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan

PUPILS at Emrys Ap Iwan have put on a star studded performance with their A level results. 

All students achieved at least two good grade passes and more learners than ever achieved the higher grades. 

Alex Roberts achieved 3A* and an A in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths.

He said: “Last year I was at Cambridge University and received my AS results over messenger. This year it’s been great to be able to open them at school.

"I was shocked and surprised but extremely happy.”

Alex is now returning to Cambridge to study Natural Sciences.

Many pupils are now gearing up to head off to university. Others are heading off on apprenticeships.

Lee Cummins, headteacher, said that he was delighted with the year 12 and 13 learners' results.

He said: “The pupils have again achieved a great set of results across the range of academic and vocational subjects we offer at the school.

"Each year learners are out performing the previous year which is great to see. However, the most important outcome is that learners can fulfil their ambitions and I am delighted that so many are able to move onto university or other routes based on their stunning performance.

WATCH: Sadie Wagstaff opens her results (Video: Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan)

“The sixth form provision in the school continues to grow and develop and these results are testimony to the hard work of the learners and staff who have worked tirelessly to make them happen. We couldn’t do this without the great support we receive from parents and I would like to thank them for helping us make sure every young person achieves at the highest level."

Lucy Humphreys gained 2 A*s (Welsh Baccalaureate and Psychology) and 1 A (English Literature) plus a B but was one mark from an A in History.

She said: “I am really excited to be studying Law at Manchester University where Judge Rinder took his Law degree.

"Thank you to all the staff who worked so hard to help me achieve such excellent grades.”

Ruby Edgeley achieved 3As in History, Psychology and English Literature and an A* for her Welsh Baccalaureate.

Chelsea Tilley said: “I can take up my place at Manchester University to study Politics and German which I am really looking forward to.”

Students in Year 12 performed equally well with some great performances. Many pupils in the year group achieved 2A*-C at AS level with a number of learners achieving straight A’s across four AS Levels.

Ffion Walker said she was “shocked but happy as it was unexpected.”

She gained 2 As at AS in Psychology and Sociology and a B in English Language.

Matthew Fox gained 3 As in Maths, Physics and Computer Science and feels “fantastic” after opening his results.

Year 11 learner Cristina Costea gained an A at English Language AS a year early after gaining an A* at GCSE in the subject early in Year 10.

There is still time to enrol on courses for 2018 until 2019.

Contact Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan on info@emrysapiwan.conwy.gov.uk

Visit the school on Friday, August 31 between 9am and 11am. Application forms can also be completed via the school website.

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Ysgol Glan Clwyd

IT'S been a perfect day at Ysgol Glan Clwyd!

The St Asaph school has been celebrating excellent A level results again this year, which have improved on the high standards of previous years.

A magnificent 100 per cent of the school's students attained the Level 3 threshold performance measure of two A levels at A*-E grades.

A level results at Ysgol Glan Clwyd. Picture: Don Jackson-Wyatt

Meanwhile, a fifth of all grades achieved were A* or A and 72 per cent were A*–C grades.

On top of this, 97 per cent of students achieved the advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Bethan Cartwright, Ysgol Glan Clwyd headteacher, said: "Students and staff deserve praise for their hard work and dedication over the last two years.

"The students should also be commended for their valuable contribution to extra-curricular activities and services to the community. 

Danah Adams, 18, from Prestatyn got an A and 2 B's and is off to Chester University. Picture: Don Jackson-Wyatt

"Almost all students have obtained the grades or points score required for them to enter the university of their choice - attaining or getting higher than their personal, and often challenging, targets.

"It is also interesting to note that a far greater number of pupils were given unconditional offers for a place in university or college this year."

The proud Ysgol Glan Clwyd headteacher added: "We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our students the very best as they take the next step in their careers, and thank their parents/guardians, who have given valuable support to their children and the school over the years."

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Rhyl Sixth

COLEG Llandrillo's Rhyl campus is celebrating its "best ever" results"

A total of 22 per cent of students achieved A*-A grade, an increase of four per cent on the previous year. 

More than 100 students sat A levels, achieving a collective pass rate of 99.1 per cent.

Charlie Stephenson from Rhyl who is off to Cambridge University

Of the 20 A level subjects studied, students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in 19 of them.

One student from the college’s Rhyl 6th, Charlie Stephenson from Rhyl, has gained a place at Cambridge University to study Natural Sciences.

Charlie, 18, a former Rhyl High School pupil, gained an A* in Chemistry, an A* in Further Maths and an A in Physics.

Charlie said: “I am delighted to have gained a place at Cambridge University. I would like to thank all my tutors for their support over the last two years.

Ellen De Bont from Prestatyn (2 As, 1 B and a distinction); Rupinder Matharu from Rhyl (2 A*s, 1 A and 1 B) and Chloe Roberts from Prestatyn (1 A, 1 B, 1 C and 1 D)

"The extra one-to-one sessions with my tutor David, relating to problem solving and interview preparation, was a real help.”

Xixi Birkinshaw, 18, of Abergele, gained 3 A*s in Maths, Graphics and Art and will be progressing on to a degree course at Coleg Llandrillo.

Xixi was also named ‘Overall Achiever of the Year for A levels’ earlier this year.

Xixi said: “I am thrilled with my results and can’t wait to start my degree course here at Coleg Llandrillo in the autumn.”

Pupils took exams in 40 A level subjects across Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and Coleg Menai with nearly three quarters achieving grade A* - C. Building on the success of previous years, 109 learners achieved the top A* or A grade, with 27% of learners achieving A*-A grade at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Dolgellau campu

The Grŵp overall pass rate of 97.6 is above the national Welsh average, and has enabled many pupils to progress to leading universities, higher apprenticeships or employment.

Lawrence Wood, Coleg Llandrillo principal Lawrence Wood, said: "We are all delighted to see the excellent achievement of our upper sixth students and we wish them the very best for the next step on their journey.

“The results we are publishing today are solely for A level qualifications and they represent the highest ever achieved at Rhyl 6th.

"I am therefore incredibly proud of what our students and staff have achieved this year.

"These results show the strength of academic education in Rhyl and how well our local secondary schools are preparing students for this challenging next step.

"Rhyl's academic excellence looks set to continue next year because our lower sixth students have also done very well in their exams."

Anyone wanting information on courses, can visit www.gllm.ac.uk