Vale of Glamorgan Pupils Celebrate Soaring GCSE Successes

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has congratulated pupils across the county on their GCSE results, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

• Thursday, 20 August 2026

  Vale of Glamorgan

Over 27.4 per cent of entrants achieved either an A or A* GCSE grade, with 70.7 per cent gaining A* to C grades and 97.2 per cent of learners received A* to G grades.

Cllr Rhiannon Birch, Cabinet Member for Education, Arts and the Welsh Language, said: “I’d like to congratulate all GCSE learners across the Vale of Glamorgan on their results today. This is an important milestone, and an opportunity for our young people to recognise just how much they have achieved.

“Behind these results is a great deal of determination and commitment from learners, alongside the support of their families, teachers and school staff. I want to thank everyone who has played a part in helping our young people achieve their goals.

“Today is a chance for learners to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to what comes next. Whether they are continuing into further education, beginning an apprenticeship or training, or entering the world of work, I wish them every success for the future.”