How Flintshire students did on A Level results day 2023

Students in sixth forms have been praised for their hard work, with these exams being the second to run since 2019 due to the pandemic.

Claire Homard, chief officer, Education and Youth in Flintshire Council, said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to all our post 16 learners on their results this year. Each student can be very proud of their achievements and I wish them every success in their future.

"I recognise the commitment of their families and their schools in supporting them throughout their study.

"It is important to also remind our students that results day is just one day in the bigger picture of their life. We know that for some students this can be a difficult time, with a range of emotions, and I would encourage any young person who might be struggling, to ask for support. I know that our very dedicated school staff will continue to offer support and advice to learners over the next few days and weeks in making choices about future pathways.”

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• Students in Wrexham and Flintshire get their A Level Results 
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Alun School, Mold

A spokesperson from Alun School, Mold said: "We are very proud of our students who have worked so hard to achieve these fantastic results. We wish all of our students well in their next steps as they move on to university, higher level apprenticeships, and other exciting endeavours."

Will Chantrey achieved 3A* in computer science, maths and further maths, and an A in physics. Will is going to Liverpool University to study computer science and electronics.

Will Chantrey (Image: Image: Alun School)

Marvel Veliev achieved 3A* in maths, physics and chemistry and has been accepted at Nottingham University to study law.

Olivia Delaney achieved 3A* in physics, chemistry and biology and is going to Cardiff University to study pharmacology.

Hannah Harrison achieved 3A* in maths, biology and geography and is going to study biology at Sheffield University.

Nia Wyn Jones, acting headteacher said: "I am delighted with the results of our Year 12 and 13 students at Ysgol Maes Garmon.

"It has been well publicised that the current cohort of sixth-formers had their secondary school education affected by the Covid pandemic, yet today they can celebrate a great set of results.

"Our students have gained the grades they fully deserve, showing great resilience, courage, and determination throughout their learning journey in the sixth form.  

"Many of our Year 13 students have achieved their own personal target grades, indicative of the hard work they have put into their studies. These include Gruff Jones, Rhian Owen, and Elin Watson who achieved 100% A*-As. 

"On behalf of the school, I send each and every one of our students sincere congratulations: we are very proud of them and wish them the very best for the future.

"I am also grateful to our teachers who work so hard to ensure that our students receive the support they need to develop as independent learners, in particular Mr Aled Owen, our head of Sixth Form, and his team of tutors who have regularly mentored the students. "

Castell Alun 

Celebrations at Castell Alun (Image: Castell Alun High School)

In a bumper year, 38% of all grades awarded at A level were at A* - A. Furthermore, from a truly comprehensive open Sixth Form intake, 66% of grades were awarded at A* - B. 84% of all A level grades came between A*– C grades.

Abigail Bartlett, James Cotter, Sophie Keenan, Mia O’Brian and Archie Peffers each achieved a whopping 4 A* grades. Jamie Austen, Niah Bradley, Harry Bithell, Ruben Easedale, Reuben Rees-Slawson and Mischa Williams were the worthy recipients of a wonderful 3 A*, along with a raft of further top grades.  

Colin Ellis, headteacher said: “This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned with Castell Alun. We are delighted for all our students and acknowledge the significant contributions of our primary schools, who also played a pivotal role in these accomplishments.

“Our Sixth Form continues to flourish and we are truly indebted to all parents and staff who have tirelessly supported these young people in achieving such great results.

“Our most grateful thanks today however, go perhaps to Mr Kevin Davies, our Sixth Form lead, who retires after 42 years of highly distinguished service. He has had a massively positive influence on a great many students through the years and is, quite simply, a Castell Alun living legend.”

Flint High School

Ryan Wood Y13 (A*BC) and Brad Roberts Y13 (BCC) (Image: Flint High School)

Clare Millington, headteacher, said: “I am immensely proud of the achievements of our year 12 and 13 students. Our staff and parents have focused on supporting the students and on encouraging them to work hard and give 100 percent effort. This attitude has really paid off in these results.  It is so exciting to see our year 13 students continuing with their education and going to university.”

Some of the top performers were Katie Hill and Madison Jones. Katie achieved ABB and will go on to study Nursing at Manchester and Madison achieved ABB and will study Games Development at Chester University.

Ryan Wood (A*BC) will be studying Computer Science at Chester University, Kaitlyn Williams (BBC) will be studying Forensic Psychology and Criminology at Liverpool John Moorse University, and Olivia O’Keefe (Distinction*BC) will be studying Criminology at Chester University.

Coleg Cambria 

Deeside celebrations (Image: Coleg Cambria)

Chief Executive Yana Williams said overall figures including A*-C grades were “fantastic” and pointed to the resilience of learners in successfully transitioning from secondary school to college during lockdown and going on to successfully complete their studies.

“We are proud of the students, they have risen to overcome the challenges of the last few years and once again demonstrated hard work and a focus to do their very best, with the support of our amazing staff and tutors."