Herefordshire’s young people receive their A-level results today
Herefordshire students are celebrating today after achieving some fantastic results for their AS, A-levels, T-levels and a range of level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs).
The provisional A-level results for Herefordshire’s sixth forms have demonstrated the talent of the county’s young people.
Students at John Masefield High School, Ledbury, John Kyrle High School, Ross on Wye and Hereford Sixth Form College all out-performed the England A-level pass rate of 97.2%, despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tougher marking systems in place this year.
Councillor Ivan Powell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:
“Huge congratulations to all students on their efforts and grades in their A-levels and all of the other national qualification exam results.
“A special thanks goes to Herefordshire’s teachers and all who work in our schools and colleges for your dedication to making sure students progress onto further education or employment.
“We wish our young people well in the next stage of life, whether in work or continuing in education. Opportunities are expanding for young people here in Herefordshire, and I hope many of them will stay with us in the county.”
GCSE results will be available to pupils on Thursday 24 August.
Are your exam results above or below what you expected?
The following organisations are offering plenty of great advice to students on where to go next following today’s A-level results.
Information about applying through clearing can be found on the UCAS website.
The National Careers Service can provide help and advice with your exam results and the next steps you can take. Speak to a trained careers advisor by calling 0800 100 900 from 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday or 10am - 5pm on Saturdays and bank holidays, or visit the National Careers Service website where you’ll be provided with the option to use web chat or send an email.
Ofqual offers online information for students on grading and the next possible steps.
NMITE have lots of information to support students on applying through Clearing on their website. To speak to one of their friendly advisors call 01432 80 45 46.
For those students looking to improve English, maths or IT skills, the gov.uk website has details of the different local training and also offers information about apprenticeships.
Save the Student are offering online advice for sixth form and college students on the next steps to take if you are unhappy with your A-level results.
Expecting GCSE and National Qualification results?
The BBC Bitesize webpage has lots of useful tips to help students get through GCSE and National Qualification results day.
Do you need support with your mental health following your results?
Visit the YoungMinds website or visit their exam stress support page.
If you are a young person and you’re struggling to cope, Shout can provide 24/7 text support. For help, text SHOUT to 85258.
Visit the Childline website or call Childline for free on 0800 1111 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit their exam results support page.
Mind offer a mental health Infoline, call 0300 123 3393 between 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday (except for bank holidays) or email info@mind.org.uk
More information about local and national mental health and wellbeing support is also available on the Talk Community Directory www.talkcommunitydirectory.org/mentalhealth
If you need urgent support with your mental wellbeing call Herefordshire’s mental health helpline for free on 0808 196 9127. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Students can also call their GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment or call NHS 111.