Berkshire pupils pose pictures on A-Level Results Day

Sonya Sazonova and Olina Aleksandrova - Both recipients of Greenham Scholarships (Image: NA)

Many 18-year-olds had waited eagerly since June to see what grades they would receive in order to achieve a place at their chosen university or college.

Group of happy Year 13 students with results at The Willink School (Image: NA)

And overall, 2024 will be a year to remember as average scores had risen for the first time in three years, with 27.8 per cent of all grades being marked at A* or A - a 27.2 per cent increase from 12 months ago.  

Some of St Bernard's A-Level students (Image: NA) Cillr Puja Bedi, lead member for education & children’s services said: “It is my pleasure on behalf of the council to congratulate the young people of Slough who received their A-level results.

Pupils from Windsor Girls School pose with their results (Image: Windsor Girls’ School)

“Today [August 15] will have been one of the most important days in their academic life so far, and we are proud of their hard work and dedication.

A pupil from Windsor Girls’ School (Image: NA)

“We wish our young people every success and good luck as they move onto further education, apprenticeships, or the start of their careers.

The Class of 2024 Celebrate A Level Success at Royal Berkshire College (Image: Royal Berkshire College)

“Of course, this couldn’t be achieved without the support, guidance and hard work of our school staff and support staff, who encourage, support, and nurture our young people throughout their studies.

Maia Dalpra-Scanlon holding her A Level results at Bracknell and Wokingham College (Image: NA)

“We are incredibly lucky to have such dedicated professionals working in Slough’s schools.

St Joseph's College students in Reading celebrate A Level Results (Image: St Joseph's College)

“Our young people are the future, and we are committed to ensuring that our children and young people enjoy learning and aim to achieve their full potential.

Theale's Lily Varley with her results (Image: NA)

“The results show again that Slough has improved its average point score from 32.56 in 2022/23 to 33.42 in 2023/24.

Mikael Garayev at the UTC Reading (Image: NA)

“However the average point score as a grade has remained the same as a C+.”

Dr Andrew Morrison, Headteacher at Furze Platt School in Maidenhead, added: “Today is a day to celebrate the team effort of students, staff and families in helping our young people be successful.

(Image: Windsor Girls’ School)

“Ultimately, it is what these grades mean to our students that is most important.

"To see them able to embark on the next stage of their lives and enjoy future opportunities is the cumulation of much hard work and our ACHIEVE school values”.