Pass rates above national average

Published 19 Aug 2010 17:00 0 Comments

BRAINY A Level students who got their results today have achieved the highest-ever pass rate in Bracknell Forest Borough Council's schools.

The overall pass rate is 99%, up from the previous top result of 97.6%, which was reached last year.

Wokingham borough's pass rate, 98.6%, is slightly down from last year's 98.8% but it is still above the national A*-E pass rate of 97.6%. The proportion of students getting the highest grades has increased.

Dr Janette Karklins, director of children, young people and learning at Bracknell Forest Council, said: "We are delighted with the unprecedented pass rate achieved this year.

"This means that our students passed 944 A Level examinations out of the 952 they took, which demonstrates an outstanding performance.

"Well done to all of our young people. I am confident that they will go on to build on these excellent foundations in their future life and career choices."

Students in Bracknell borough with queries about higher education courses can get help from the council's student services team on 01344 354000.

The average point score per student in Bracknell council's schools is 741, up from last year's figure of 719.

In Wokingham, the average point score per student is 815.5, up from 750.2 last year.

Andy Couldrick, general manager children's services at Wokingham Borough Council, said: 'Today's A Level results are very pleasing. I would like to congratulate the students for their hard work and achievements, and their teachers for the support and guidance that they have provided.

"One of our priorities in Wokingham Borough is to enable young people achieve their full potential because of the outstanding education and opportunities we provide. High standards of education enable our young people to acquire the right skills to succeed.

"These results show that many young people have really benefited from the high quality of education that our schools have to offer."

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