Many Year 11 students in Walsall are celebrating a great set of GCSE results today, Thursday 22 August 2024 – and so they should!
This year 38% of GCSE students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, 59% achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the average EBacc point score is 3.76.
Councillor Pardeep Kaur, Portfolio Holder for Education and Skills at Walsall Council, said, “What a fantastic set of results for our Year 11 students in Walsall!
“Congratulations to each and every one of you – you should be so proud of all your achievements, and I’d also like to applaud the hard work and commitment of teachers and support staff in our schools who have helped you achieve such brilliant results.
“I know there will be some of you who may not have achieve what you had hoped for today, and I want to remind you all that there are still lots of options available for you to continue learning, even if you haven’t quite got the results you wanted.”
If a student does not receive the results they were expecting or needed then they should in the first instance speak to their school about the options open to them including appealing their grades. Walsall Council is supporting schools and academies with this offer.
For support with education, training or employment you can contact the Walsall Council Employment and Skills Team on 01922 654352 or Email: walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk. The team provides support through Impact programme which offers one to one customised support and training for young people in Walsall aged 16 and over and not in employment, education or training. It helps them overcome the barriers that may be stopping them from finding and securing training, education or a job.
Walsall Works is a council programme designed to support local people with finding jobs, apprenticeships and training. You can access support from their employment and skills team by emailing walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk or calling 01922 654352 or browsing our website www.walsallworks.com
The National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline is also available on 0800 100 900 or nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
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