Praise for Shropshire students and schools as A-level and post-16 results published

Initial indicators show that this year’s post-16 results for Shropshire’s schools, academies and colleges are once again good, and that 2016 promises to be another very successful year.

Overall entry patterns are similar to previous years, with a slight imbalance in favour of vocational qualifications against academic qualifications. Following the introduction of the first tranche of the reformed A-levels the numbers of students obtaining academic results this summer will be less as the AS-level is no longer a direct component of the reformed A-levels.

David Minnery, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children and young people, said:

“We would like to congratulate all the students for their hard work, and we appreciate how much they have had to do to achieve their results.

“We would also like to thank everyone who plays a part in our school and college communities across Shropshire. This includes our hugely skilled and committed teachers, headteachers and college principals, governors, support staff, people who contribute voluntarily and, of course, parents and carers who play such an important supportive role.

“We wish all the students receiving their results today every success in the future, including those moving forward with a university application or into the world of work.”

Students whose results are different to what they had expected students are advised to consider seeking further advice and guidance from their home school or college.