Sixth formers at Wokingham Borough schools have achieved a 99.1 per cent overall pass rate

Sixth formers at Wokingham Borough schools have achieved a 99.1 per cent overall pass rate (A* to E). This is higher than last year’s (98 per cent) and exceeds the national 2017 figure of 97.9 per cent.

The proportion of students across the borough achieving the highest (A* to A) grades is 23.2 per cent.

The high standard of results follow the changes introduced nationally two years ago which now places the emphasis on exam success at the end of two years of study.

The 13 subject areas are no longer divided into modules for ongoing assessment, and there are no longer January exams. So students have one important opportunity in the summer to demonstrate their knowledge.

Cllr Mark Ashwell, executive member for children’s services, said: “It's great news all round. Well done to all the students, their schools and their families for all their hard work."