ALMOST every student in Carmarthenshire sitting their A-levels received a passing grade and at least one is set to go to Oxford University.

Carmarthenshire County Council revealed that 96.6 per cent of A-level students who received their results today – Thursday, August 17 – received A* to E grades.

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, head boy Josh Mills achieved four A* grades and is set to read Mathematics at Jesus College, Oxford University.

The school tweeted: "Congratulations to allyear 13 students on their A-level results today, and the very best wishes for the future."

Ysgol Maesygwendraeth also congratulated its pupils, saying: "Llongyfarchiadau mawr i’n myfyrwyr Uwch Gyfrannol a Safon Uwch ar ganlyniadau arbennig. Pob dymuniad da i chi gyd i’r dyfodol wrth gymryd y cam nesaf."

29.4 per cent of students across the county received A* or A grades, and on AS levels, 88.7 per cent of students received A to E grades.

Non, of Ysgol Gyfun y Strade, said: “I got an A*, A, A and I’m going to study film and television at University of the Arts in London.”

Cllr Glynog Davies, Carmarthenshire County Council’s cabinet member for education and Welsh language, said: “Congratulations to our young people that are receiving their results today, you are a credit to Carmarthenshire.

“Today belongs to you, your teachers, support staff, families and friends for all of your hard work and commitment, but I am also looking forward to hearing of your future achievements. Llongyfarchiadau bawb.”

Wendy Walters, the council’s chief executive, and Gareth Morgans, director of education and children’s services, said in a joint statement: “Congratulations to our A-level and A.S. students for their well-deserved and excellent results.

“The county council is grateful for your commitment and perseverance over the last two years and also thankful to your teachers, support staff, families and friends for their support and encouragement to you.

“We wish you every success for the future, diolch.”