The Shadow Minister for Education, Suzy Davies MS, has congratulated pupils on picking up their A-level results, saying:
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our pupils on receiving their grades today. I hope your results support your chosen path, be that to university, apprenticeships or the world of work.
“In these unprecedented times, it is welcoming to note a rise – albeit small at 2.9% – in the rise of A – A* achievements from last year, with a 1% rise of A* - E grade achievements at A-level from the year before. But moving forward no stone can be left unturned by the Welsh Government in allowing pupils to secure top grades.
“Not all of our pupils who have obtained their A-levels today will go to university so it is crucial that more opportunities are available, including more degree apprenticeships.
“But, once again, I would like to wish pupils all the best for the future.
“Seek out those other routes to excellence: The world can still be your oyster.”