JERSEY students achieved an overall pass rate of 98.9% in this year’s A-level results, once again outperforming their counterparts in England.
Data released by the government has shown that the Island’s overall pass rate was 0.5% higher than in England, with this performance also reflected in grade statistics.
A or A* star grades were achieved by 37.8% of Jersey students, compared with 35.9% in England, while the figures for passes at grade C or higher were 87.5% (Jersey) and 82.1% (England).
Results for other qualifications have also been announced. Highlands College students studying for BTECs achieved an overall pass rate of 96%, with 92% of students having already secured their future in either employment or further education.
Students who took the International Baccalaureate at Hautlieu School achieved a pass rate of 100%, compared to a worldwide rate of 85.6%.
Children’s and Education Minister Inna Gardiner congratulated students on their achievements and thanked parents and teachers for their support and commitment.
She said: ‘It is clear how hugely committed our students are to their education, and the excellent results are testament to their hard work.’
Deputy Gardiner urged students wishing to discuss their next steps to contact their school or college, or Skills Jersey.
