Coventry’s provisional results show that over half of the city’s secondary school sixth forms gained improvements in the high grades of A*-A and A*-B at A level.
In addition, over half of students achieved Distinction*/Distinction grades in their vocational qualifications in 2024.
More Coventry students than ever have taken A level exams making this year’s improved results even more impressive.
Nationally, this is the second year that results have returned to a pre-pandemic approach. See below for this year’s highlights compared with 2023 results.
- Results at A* are up from 4.7% to 5.1% - a 0.4 percentage point increase (same rate as national).
- Results at A* to A are up from 16.8% to 18.5% - 1.7 percentage point increase (higher rate than national).
- Results at A*-B are up by 2.0 percentage points (higher rate than national) from 41.8% to 43.8%.
- Results at A* to E are up from 95.6% to 96.2% - a 0.6 percentage point increase (national rate decreased).
- Results in vocational qualifications, equivalent to A levels, are up from a pass rate of 98.4% to 99.1% - a 0.7 percentage point increase.
Cllr Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: "I am so proud of what Coventry’s young people have achieved. Congratulations to every single student who has sat A level and vocational qualification exams this year, particularly as they will have experienced some disruption to their education as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I’m thrilled that a record number of Coventry students have taken A levels and vocational qualifications this year. I’m even more delighted that their hard work and commitment has resulted in a truly fantastic set of results. One of the best set of results we’ve seen in recent times.
"I also want to thank school staff, as well as parents and carers, who have provided the vital care and support to help young people achieve these impressive results.
"I wish all students the very best of luck in their chosen pathways. A reminder that there is lots of help available whether you got the grades you expected or not."
Prospects Careers Advisers can help young people via phone, email or video chat. Contact them at: www.prospectsnow.me or Free Phone: 0800 7313219 (Option 1 for Coventry).
The National Careers Service (https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/contact-us) will again be delivering the Exam Results Helpline during August this year. Young people or their parents can contact the helpline on 0800 100 900 to speak to a professionally qualified careers adviser if they need advice on their next steps.
The helpline is open from 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and bank holidays.
Young people can access ongoing support from the National Careers Service at any time by calling 0800 100 900, visiting the National Careers Service website or searching for the National Careers Service on Facebook and Twitter.
Any resident looking for work, education or training opportunities can also visit the Coventry Job Shop.