Strong top-grade performance across Swansea
Swansea has recorded a stronger showing for top A-level grades than Wales as a whole in this year’s results, with 34.2% of entries in the city awarded A*–A compared with 29.6% across Wales. The overall pass rate for Swansea stands at 97.4% (grades A*–E), marginally under the Welsh average of 97.7%.
The figures cover more than 600 young people from Swansea’s schools with sixth forms who received A-level results and are moving on to university, further education, training or employment. Eight in ten grades achieved in the city were at least a C.
Standout school and subject performances
Individual schools reported particularly strong outcomes. Bishop Gore School recorded a clean sweep for Year 13 in one measure, with 100% of students achieving at least two A*–E A-level or BTEC grades. The school also reported that 83% of pupils gained at least three A*–C grades and 32% attained at least three A*–A grades.
Subject-level highlights from Bishop Gore included very high proportions of top and strong passes:
- English literature: more than 96% of pupils achieved A*–C and 39% A*–A.
- Mathematics: 92% achieved A*–C and 68% A*–A.
- Physics: 90% A*–C and 50% A*–A.
- Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate: 100% A*–C and 73.2% A*–A.
Morriston Comprehensive School also published its summary figures: 23% of all grades awarded were A*–A or equivalent, while 48% of results were at A*–B or equivalent. The school reported that 62% of pupils achieved at least three A*–C grades or equivalent, and 91% achieved at least two A*–E grades or equivalent.
"All our A-Level students deserve huge congratulations for their achievements this year. Their success reflects their hard work, determination and commitment throughout their studies,"
Those words came from Swansea Council’s cabinet member for Education and Learning, Robert Smith, reflecting the council’s response to the results.
What the numbers mean locally
The picture across Swansea is one of strong attainment at the very top end of the grade scale, coupled with an overall pass rate that remains high but fractionally below the Wales average. For pupils and their families the headline A*–A share will be particularly relevant to competitive university courses and selective degree programmes; for schools and local educators the data will feed into planning for post-16 provision, careers advice and targeted support.
Clearing and progression routes will also remain important in the coming days as students confirm offers, seek alternative places or make decisions about apprenticeships and employment. Local further education providers and universities traditionally see a busy period after results day as candidates finalise their next steps.
Key figures at a glance
| Measure | Swansea | Wales average |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion A*–A | 34.2% | 29.6% |
| Overall pass rate (A*–E) | 97.4% | 97.7% |
For young people in Swansea, these results will shape the immediate future — from university acceptance to vocational routes and employment. For schools, the outcomes will inform teaching priorities and support for the next cohort of learners. The broadly positive performance in top grades offers cause for local pride, while the small gap in overall pass rate underlines the continued importance of targeted support to ensure every learner can build on these achievements.
As results are digested across the city, families, schools and local services will be working through the practical steps that follow — from confirming university places to arranging apprenticeships and employment. Those conversations will determine how these headline figures translate into opportunities for individual pupils and for Swansea’s wider workforce in the months ahead.
