25% of Rydal Penrhos results were the highest possible grade of A* (9 to 8), over quadruple the Welsh national average of 6%.

47% of pupils secured A* to A (9 to 7) grades, more than twice the Welsh and UK national averages of 18.7% and 21.8%, respectively.

98% of Rydal Penrhos pupils achieved A* to C (9 to 4) grades; the average across Wales was 61.7%.  

Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay is delighted to announce another year of exceptional GCSE results, continuing the school’s tradition of academic excellence.

High performing duo Fflur Pierce and Keira Luke produced an almost perfect set of results. Fflur achieved three 9s, one 8, seven A*s and Distinction in Additional Maths, while Keira earned four 9s, five A*s, one A and a Distinction in Additional Maths.

Gifted actor Finlay Perry had cause to celebrate with two 9s, an 8, six A*s, two As and Distinction in Additional Maths. Meanwhile, Kenan Buckley, who has excelled in the school’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF), earned a 9, an 8, four A*s, three As, a B and Distinction in Additional Maths.

Finlay and Kenan also received their OCR Level 3 Maths Qualification; an advanced certification in the subject equivalent to an AS Level. Their success reflects the thriving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) scene at Rydal Penrhos.

Further evidence of this arrived courtesy of the school’s Computer Science results. The subject has been a popular and successful addition to the Rydal Penrhos GCSE curriculum, with a flawless 100% of pupils achieving A* grades. Biology and RS reached similar levels of excellence, with all pupils earning results within the top three grade bands.

Mr Tom Hutchinson, Principal of Rydal Penrhos, praised the school’s pupils and staff:

“These exceptional results are a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by our pupils, and a testament to the community of parents, carers, teachers and staff that support them in their studies every day. Achieving high standards year after year is no small feat, therefore I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to our pupils’ fantastic results. As these talented young people begin life in the Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form, our school will continue to support and challenge them to be the very best they can be.”