Of the 1,435 exams taken by Island students in the summer, 59.2 per cent received one of the three best grades – a 2.9 per cent increase on the previous year.
The overall pass rate of 99 per cent remained almost identical to that of 2014 and it is not yet known whether Jersey’s students faired better than their UK counterparts.
A coveted A* grade was achieved in 11.1 per cent of exams, a rise from last year when 10.6 per cent achieved the top grade.
Education Minister Rod Bryans said: ‘I am delighted that this year’s A-level results have improved on last year’s already strong performance. I would like to congratulate the students who have worked hard to achieve these A-level results, which reflect the dedicated work of teachers and families in supporting our young people.’
Meanwhile, headteachers were quick to praise the hard work of students following the publication of their results – with Beaulieu recording their best ever set of grades.
Chris Beirne, headteacher at the school, said: ‘Our results this summer are superb and build on the on-going academic success we have enjoyed in recent years. I am very proud of both the students and staff, and their achievements are testament to the hard work of all our students and the inspiring teaching and dedication of our staff.’
Alun Watkins, the headteacher of Victoria College, was similarly positive about his student’s achievements, explaining that one boy had achieved five A* grades.
He said: ‘We congratulate our year 13 students on achieving an excellent set of A-level results. Two thirds of all exams taken were awarded A* to B grades with just under 90% yielding an A* to C grade. A number of our students achieved straight A* and A grades with one student achieving a stunning 5 A* grades in the traditionally difficult subject areas of the sciences and mathematics.’
Nick Falle, headteacher of Hautlieu, said he was ‘delighted’ and ‘proud’ of his students.
‘The excellent results achieved are a just reward for their hard work and shows what is possible when the whole school community shares the same high expectations and ambition. I would like to thank parents for their strong support of the school, Hautlieu staff for their dedication and of course to the students who have been such a pleasure to work with,’ he said.
Carl Howarth, head of JCG, said there had been an increase in the percentage of top grades at his school.
‘Our students and staff have worked so hard and we are delighted with their results today especially the increase in A* grades and decrease in D and E grades with no U grades,’ he said.
‘A-levels are the hardest exams of all and it is wonderful to see our students receive the results of their immense efforts.’
