Students at Monmouth Comprehensive School acheived a pass rate of over 99 per cent, with 30 per cent of students gaining three or more A*s and As at A-level. There were smiles of joy and delight – and a few tears of relief – as students celebrated their success with parents and teachers last Thursday (14th August). 156 students were entered for A-level and BTEC examinations this summer. Across the board, at all grade levels, students achieved outstanding success. Well over 80 per cent of students achieved the higher grades. In mathematics, more than half the class of 40 students achieved the top grade. Similar levels of success were seen across many subject areas. Students who took the Welsh Baccalaureate at Advanced Level achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. Some of the top achieving students with three or more top grades were Ryan Lee, Lyndsey Millin, Ella Phillips, Huw Jones, Oliver Landsbert, Jessica Prince, Simran Kaur, Eleri Eldridge-Tull, Dani-Marie Evans, Kathleen Elverson, Saffron Parsons, Carrie Langley, Claire Baker, Katie Bedney, Evie Clarke and Alexei Warshawski. Over 90 per cent of students have gone onto their choice of university, college or employment-based training. In September, students will be embarking on their courses or careers in a wide range of areas, from farming, medicine, law, engineering, politics, computer science, modern foreign languages, plus many, many more. Students will be studying at places including Oxford, Bristol, Durham, Cardiff, Swansea and even as far away as Amsterdam. At AS-level, students were equally successful and have laid firm foundations to take their subject choices to the next level of study. The head of sixth form, Caroline Dean, said she was delight for all students in achieving such excellent results and being able to move onto their next pathway of choice. Mrs Dean also reflected that the weeks leading up to the results are such an anxious time for students and their families and it is always a relief when results are published and students become excited about their future. Headteacher Vaughan Davies, praised the work of students and staff. Mr Davies said: "The students and staff at Monmouth Comprehensive School work hard to ensure the success of every child. "Their dedication and commitment is seen every day. The school provides a rich and varied programme of study so that all can succeed to take the next steps in their lives. "On 11th September the school will hold its annual awards evening, where the whole community can come together to celebrate the success of our young people and their lives."