The city’s GCSE results have improved from last year and are above pre-pandemic levels.
Brighton and Hove City Council stated 52 per cent of students have achieved grades 5 and above in English and Maths this year, an increase from last year’s 50 per cent figure.
The results also remain above pre-pandemic levels from 2019 for the second year.
In East Sussex, the percentage of grade 9 results, the highest, is 5.6 per cent, above the England average of five percent.
Meanwhile, West Sussex’s figures for the top grade stand at 4.2 percent, 0.8 percent below the national average.
Councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “Congratulations to every student in Brighton and Hove that received GCSE results, Btec Tech Awards and other level two qualifications today.
“Your achievements are evidence of the hard work and dedication that you have put into your studies. It's also important to recognise and celebrate everything our students have achieved outside of examinations as they reach the end of Year 11, and particularly the successes of our pupils with special educational needs.
“I’d like to thank school staff across the city for all they do to support our young people’s learning. This has allowed students to fulfil their potential and set them in good stead for whatever they decide to do next.
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“Any students that need additional support or advice today can speak to the council’s Youth Employability Service by telephone, on social media, or in person at the Youth Employment Hub.”
Councillor Jacquie Russell, cabinet member for children and young people, learning and skills at West Sussex County Council, said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving results today, you should all be proud of your achievements. I would also like to highlight the work put in by West Sussex schools, teachers, parents and carers who have helped students fulfil their potential.
“Our careers team is on hand to provide support for you, whatever you choose to do next. There are plenty of opportunities available including further education, apprenticeships and other training, or employment, and support is available to help you fulfil your potential.”
Councillor Bob Standley, lead member for education and inclusion, special educational needs and disability at East Sussex County Council, said: “Our young people have worked hard to ensure that they were well prepared for their examinations and this is reflected in the results that they have received today.
“It’s wonderful to see the achievement of our students in East Sussex and it’s a huge credit to their hard work and dedication to their studies.
“I’d like to thank their parents and carers, teachers, school governors and support staff for playing such a vital role in helping our young people achieve their results today.
“The commitment shown by students across East Sussex will provide them with a solid foundation on which to continue their studies and build their future careers. I’d like to wish them the best of luck in the future.”
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