·       Celebrating A-Level success across Cardiff

·       Cardiff Youth Services celebrates Europe’s longest-running youth exchange with Stuttgart

·       Ysgol Pencae celebrated for outstanding care, curriculum, and community spirit in latest Estyn inspection

Once again, Cardiff's performance stands out, with outcomes exceeding the Welsh average.

According to provisional WJEC GCE results, 36.3% of Cardiff's A-Level grades are A* to A, compared to 29.5% across Wales. 98.6% of entries achieved A* to E grades, while 82.8% secured A* to C, against 77.2% nationally.

Vocational qualifications, including WJEC and Made-for-Wales awards, have been assessed using pre-pandemic standards. Results are higher than those in 2019 pre-pandemic and before the Wales qualification system made adaptations, giving consideration to the disruption learners had experienced. They are very slightly below 2024 results - which marked the final step in transition back to pre-pandemic arrangements in the Wales qualification system. This reflects a consistent trend across Wales.

This year, Cardiff students are among the first in Wales to receive the Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Introduced in 2023, this qualification replaces the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and is equivalent to an A-Level. It emphasizes practical skills and is widely recognised by universities and employers.

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Cardiff Youth Services is proud to announce the return of its long-standing youth exchange with the Stammheim Youth Centre in Stuttgart, Germany.

From 1st to 9th August, North Ely Youth Centre hosted young people from Stuttgart in what marks the latest chapter in a partnership that has spanned over five decades, the longest standing youth exchange in Europe.

The event featured a photo exhibition and podcasting of past exchanges, community garden activities, language exchanges, Welsh cake baking, and musical performances by participants.

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Ysgol Pencae, a Welsh-medium primary school in Llandaff, has received glowing praise in its latest inspection report by Estyn.

The inspection notes that the school is a “caring and inclusive community” where pupils thrive in a familial and supportive environment. Inspectors commended the school’s strong leadership and the collaborative efforts of staff in delivering a rich and engaging curriculum.

The report also highlights the school’s commitment to Welsh language and culture, with initiatives like the Criw Cŵl Cymraeg and activities promoting diversity and citizenship.

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