Pupils at Tenby’s Greenhill School were once again up bright and early Thursday morning to collect their A Level results.

“We have enjoyed another fine Sixth Form results day at Greenhill with nearly all of our pupils successfully gaining places at the university of their choice,” said a spokesperson for Greenhill School.

“All students who applied to read at Russell Group Universities successfully gained their place.

“Our particular congratulations go to Nicole Bridle who achieved an A* and 3 grade As and has been accepted to read Dentistry.

“Thank you to all staff and parents who have worked so hard this year in ensuring our students reached their potential,” they added.

Pembrokeshire students have much to celebrate following the release of A level results. Schools across the local authority have experienced a range of successes.

The overall pass rate at Ysgol Greenhill has increased to 100 per cent with 79.3 per ent of students receiving A* - C grades.

At Ysgol Harri Tudur the overall A level pass rate has increased to 100 per cent with A* - C at 75.5 per cent.

Including vocational courses, the school has a very impressive 27.4 per cent of students achieving the highest grades.

At Milford Haven School the A*- B pass rate is 31.5 per cent.

There has been a good increase in vocational outcomes with 80 per cent of students achieving a distinction.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Director for Children and Schools, Kate Evan-Hughes, said: “We are delighted that most of our students have achieved the outcomes they require to take the next steps in their journey whether that is university, apprenticeship or employment.

“We are really pleased that our schools continue to make improvements.”

Clr. Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “We are pleased to see a further improvement in the overall pass rate in Pembrokeshire this year and we continue to work towards our vision of every learner achieving more than they thought possible.

“It is especially reassuring to see successes in particular schools for our most able students.

“I would like to wish all students every success with their future ventures and thank the teaching staff for their ongoing commitment to our young people.”

Suzy Davies AM, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, has expressed her delight at the news that A-level grades have improved across Wales.

Thursday’s results have revealed that more hard-working students across Wales have gained top grade A-levels, with 27 per cent earning grades A and A*.

Performance at A* to C was described as ‘stable’ with a 76.3 per cent pass rate, and 97.6 per cent of students in Wales have achieved grades A* to E.

Mrs Davies has however highlighted the question around why grades are ‘stable’ at A* to C despite an increase in the top marks. She has questioned whether B and C grades have suffered, as a boost across all grades would have been better to see.

The Shadow Minister has also praised the dedication and resilience of teachers who are working in a poorly-funded education system, for doing their best for the next generation of Wales.

“I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard that results had improved in Wales, and as well as thinking of all the students who have worked so hard for this, I thought immediately of our dedicated teachers in Wales,” she said.

“Despite facing a funding crisis in Welsh schools, caused by a flawed Welsh Government funding system, teachers remind us again today of the tremendous value of their work as they go above and beyond for our young people.

“I wish all those who collected their grades this morning the very best of luck with their next steps.

“While the number of students taking A-levels has fallen by 5 per cent, I hope that is due to greater interest in vocational alternatives rather than disillusionment with the idea of further education.

“We must remember, today, that there are numerous opportunities out there for all A- level leavers.

“Whether university hasn’t worked out or isn’t for you, young people should be helped to seek support for their next steps through bodies such as UCAS, Careers Wales, and the UK Government’s apprenticeship finder.”