Good GCSE results welcome boost for schools and the City
Posted on Thursday 23rd August 2018
Newport City Council Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox is delighted at the success of Newport’s GCSE exam results released today.
The 2018 GCSE results highlight that many schools in the city, including St Julians, Llanwern High and Newport High, have shown a significant improvement on last year’s GCSE’s A* to C grades.
Early indication show Newport’s continued strength in English, Maths and Science, which are above the national average.
Councillor Wilcox said: “It is very encouraging to see these early results which show our schools are making praiseworthy progress in helping pupils achieve the right qualifications to take them to Post 16 education or into the world of work.
“Everyone involved in our schools, from staff, governors, pupils and their parents and carers, should be delighted that all of their support and hard work has paid off.”
Wales is currently undergoing a period of change in how performance measures are used within the accountability system.
The EAS is already working closely with schools to track individual pupil performance over time which will mean that school leaders and councils are well positioned to gauge where schools are progressing well or where they may need additional support.
Councillor Gail Giles, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said results were a credit to all schools and she reminded pupils that those who may be disappointed at their grades can get help and support with their Post 16 choices.
“Well done to all our schools on today’s great results - hard work and perseverance has certainly paid off. I also want to reassure those pupils who did not achieve the results they wanted, that there is help and support available and we will all do our best to help and guide individuals to ensure they can achieve those goals,” said Cllr Giles.
Careers Wales have help and advice for students which can be seen on YouTube – check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW40kUWTTaI