A-Level results day in Cardiff 2024

Pupils from across Cardiff have received their A-Level and AS Level results today and results are again, above the Welsh average.

Summer 2024 represents the final step in transition back to pre-pandemic arrangements in the Wales qualification system. The policy aim was to return broadly to pre-pandemic outcomes in Made-for-Wales GCSEs, AS and A-levels and Skills Challenge Certificate qualifications. There has been no advance notice provided for learners and no adaptations made to assessments.

A-Level results day in Cardiff 2024

Both WJEC and Made-for-Wales vocational qualifications have been awarded in line with pre-pandemic arrangements.

In Cardiff, based on the provisional WJEC GCE results announced today, 37per cent of A-level results for 2024 are graded A* to A, compared to the Wales figure of 29.9per cent. 

The percentage of A-level entries in Cardiff resulting in A* - E grades is 98.6%, compared to the Wales figure of 97.4per cent. 83.1per cent of A-level examinations are graded A*-C, compared to 76.5per cent across Wales.

Outcomes are higher than 2019 but lower than 2023 when there were additional measures put in place. This is similar across Wales.

Cardiff Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Sarah Merry said: "On behalf of the Local Authority I would like to congratulate all of Cardiff's pupils who have today received results for A-Level and equivalent qualifications.

"Their achievements are a testament to the hard work, determination and resilience they have shown throughout their educational journey to date, and I would like to wish them the very best of luck as they begin a new chapter of their lives, whether they are moving onto university, employment or training.

"It is pleasing to see that performance across the city this year has continued to rise and that results are above the Welsh average for 2024.

Councillor Merry added: "I would also like to thank the city's schools, teachers and staff for the dedication and support, in helping pupils reach their potential and preparing them for their future.

"For any pupils unsure about their next steps, a wealth of information on education, employment, training and other opportunities is available on the What's Next platform www.whatsnextcardiff.co.uk  "

What's Next is an online platform for 16 to 24-year-olds that pulls together useful information all in one place that will help young people decide their next steps, making it quicker and easier to find out about available options for the future.

The platform has developed by the Cardiff Commitment - the Council initiative that brings together the public, private and third sectors in partnership, with schools and education providers, to connect children and young people to the vast range of opportunities available in education, training and the world of work. 

The site includes information on going to college, university, preparing for work, internship, traineeship and volunteering opportunities, jobs and apprenticeships and even information on starting a new business. For more information please visit: www.whatsnextcardiff.co.uk 

*The statistics are provisional and based on WJEC GCE A and AS results only.

As in previous years, the WJEC are not releasing all Wales figures for WJEC results only. All Wales figures for all boards are, however, being made available. Since the WJEC does not release the all boards figures by LA or by school, it is not now possible to make any valid comparisons of LA figures against national trends.