STUDENTS across Wrexham and Flintshire have been celebrating their outstanding A Level results.

Many students are delighted with their results and many will be heading off to university this coming September after months of hard work and studying finally paying off.

Learners have been congratulated by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, on their results.

This year's results are broadly midway between the results awarded in 2019 (the last year before the pandemic) and 2022 (the first year that students sat exams following the pandemic).

The Minister said: “I want to wish a big congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. It’s a huge day for you, the culmination of years of hard work, and I hope today is a reward for all your efforts.

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“We know what a challenging time this has been. Our aim in providing extra support this year was to make sure the exams were fair, despite the difficulties you’ve faced.

“For anyone who didn’t quite get the results you wanted, or you’re unsure of your next steps, don’t be too disappointed and don’t be too hard on yourself. There are lots of options open to you, including university clearing, apprenticeships, maybe starting your own business. Careers Wales is a great place to start for advice and your school or college will be there to support you too.

“Our Young Person’s Guarantee provides everyone under the age of 25 with the opportunity to enrol in education or training, find work or become self-employed, so you have lots of choices to pursue the career you want.

“I hope all staff and students are proud of their hard work, enjoy the rest of the summer and look forward to the exciting opportunities you have ahead of you.”

Phillip Blaker, Chief Executive at Qualifications Wales, said: "I'd like to congratulate all learners across Wales as they receive their results. You should be very proud of your achievements."

Everybody at the Leader would like to wish you all the very best with your future endeavours.