Congratulations on your results!

Following the impressive results for A level, Technical and Vocational qualifications in West Berkshire last week (see the figures here) we're pleased to announce a great result for GCSEs too!

Based on provisional data, the percentage of young people in West Berkshire gaining standard or strong passes in English and maths is higher than the England average. English and maths are two facilitating subjects that aid successful transition to further study, apprenticeships or employment.

Indicative results this year show 71.9% of West Berkshire students achieved grades 4 or above for both English and maths GCSE, with 50.9% achieving grades 5 or above. Individually, for English, 80.3%% achieved grade 4 or above, against an England average of 73.7%.  In maths, 76.7% achieved grade 4 or above, against an England average of 59.6%.

Heather Codling, West Berkshire's Executive Member for Children and Family Services says,

"Once again, I'm delighted by the hard work and achievements of all our young people. GCSEs are the first formal examinations that most young people take and the fact that they are often pivotal to the next educational steps, puts a lot of pressure on students. 

However, the hard work has paid off and the results are strong. Well done and congratulations to everyone!"

As our young people now make plans to progress onto further learning, apprenticeships or employment, we want to make sure they've been given every chance to succeed and pursue their chosen next steps with confidence.

Unsure about what to do next? In the first instance you should contact your school, college or learning provider. 

The National Careers Service also provides free and impartial careers advice. If you'd like personalised advice from a qualified adviser, including on what to do when you leave school, there are lots of ways to get in touch including by phone, webchat or in person.

It can feel like there's a lot riding on results day, but if you don't get the grades you had hoped for, don't worry - there are many great opportunities to consider, including a wide range of educational options. Find out more at the Education Hub.