Wrapping uppublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
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Summary
More than 10,000 pupils in Wales receive A-level results on 13 August
The proportion achieving the top grades is at its highest level since being brought in five years ago
A total of 7.3% of students got A* grades - up from 6.7% but still short of the UK average of 8.2%
Overall pass rate fell from 97.5% to 97.3% and Wales is lower than Northern Ireland, England and any of its regions
Boys performed better than girls at gaining an A* but girls continue to outperform boys for A*- E grades
Education Minister Huw Lewis called the results "another strong performance in Wales"
Wrapping uppublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Happy days!published at 12:59
Swansea students praisedpublished at 12:56
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End of twitter post'Testament to hard work'published at 12:48 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Lib Dems praise students but urge investment
Image source, bbcWelsh Lib Dems education spokesman Aled Roberts says the A-level results are "a testament to the hard work being put in by students and teachers alike".
But he says it is "extremely disappointing" that pass rates in Wales are still short of the UK average.
Quote MessageContinued investment in education through initiatives such as the Pupil Deprivation Grant will help to raise overall attainment and ensure that more young people achieve their educational ambitions.
Aled Roberts, Welsh Lib Dems education spokesman
Gwynedd results 'pleasing'published at 12:48
Gwynedd council has congratulated students as results from the area's schools were revealed.
Overall pass rate (A* - E) 97.5%
Entries who gained A*-C 77%
Those who gained A*or A 23.1%
Quote MessageI am very pleased with the results in Gwynedd schools again this year. The students and their teachers are to be warmly congratulated on their success. The percentage achieving grades A-E across all subjects [97.5%] is higher than the national figure [97.3%] whilst the percentage achieving a grade A or better [24.9%] is higher than the figure for Wales [23.1%].
Arwyn Thomas, Head of Education for Gwynedd Council
Teacher morale 'deteriorating'published at 12:43
Union comments on results
Teachers' Union NASUWT said today's A-level results should be celebrated and not used as a "political football".
Quote MessageIt is a testament to the hard work of teachers in Wales that they have achieved these excellent results against a backdrop of ongoing cuts to funding and attacks on their working conditions. Despite deteriorating morale, teachers have pulled out all the stops to ensure that young people are supported to achieve their best.
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT
Manage your moneypublished at 12:38
Swansea Uni offers online student finance sessions
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End of twitter post'Excellent standards'published at 12:36
In Carmarthenshire, the overall pass rate was 98.4%.
Quote MessageThe continued high standards achieved this year reflect the commitment of the authority through its schools, colleges and support services to all of our young people in providing them with every opportunity to achieve their full potential. We wish them all well for the future
Gareth Jones, Carmarthenshire council executive board member for education
Not got the right grades?published at 12:28
What do you do if your grades are not quite what you were expecting?
Experts Alex Neill of Which? University and Nick Davy, higher education manager at the Association of Colleges, are offering advice.
Cake anyone?published at 12:26
It's not just about ballons at Wrexham's Coleg Cambria - a celebration cake was also made.
Class of 2015published at 12:22
Students at Coleg Cambria in Wrexham pose for a celebration photo.
Mixed results for Conwypublished at 12:17
The overall pass rate (A* - E) in Conwy county was up to 97% but the figure for A* - C fell to 72.2%.
Quote MessageThese sound results have been achieved as a result of hard work and dedication by the students, together with the committed and professional support of their teachers
Richard Ellis Owen, Conwy council chief education officer
Here to helppublished at 12:14
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End of twitter postPass rate 'delight'published at 12:11
The pass rate for students at Sir Thomas Picton School in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, was 99% with 6.5% achieving A* grades.
Quote MessageThe most important thing is that every pupil wanting to get into university has got in
Dr Nicholas Poole, Head teacher
Pass rate at 86.6%published at 12:10
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End of twitter postFirst set of resultspublished at 12:04
Cardiff's Cathedral School saw 85% of students achieving A*- B grades in its first set of A-level results with 64% gaining A*/A.
Image source, Cathedral SchoolQuote MessageThese fantastic results vindicate our decision to introduce sixth form teaching at the Cathedral School two years ago
Stephen Morris, Head teacher
Clearing confusing?published at 12:03
Had your A-level results but confused by the clearing system?
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One year onpublished at 11:58
Student remembers 'happiest moment' on Twitter
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End of twitter postCeredigion resultspublished at 11:52
In Ceredigion, 97.8% of entries were graded A* to E with 24.4% of the entries achieving A* grades.
Quote MessageOur students continue to perform very well and outperform the average for Wales across all grades
Hag Harries, Ceridigion council cabinet nember for education
'Good luck'published at 11:51
Colleges, schools and students react to A-level results
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