A Level results day 2025: Carmarthenshire students celebrate
Shari, a student from Amman Valley School, said: "For my A-levels, I had 3 A*, A and a B which I'm really happy with and next year I'm looking forward to studying History at the University of Oxford."
A total of 23.6 per cent of A-level students achieved A or A* grades, while 18.7 per cent of AS students earned an A.
Councillor Glynog Davies, cabinet member for education and Welsh language, said: "Congratulations to our young people across Carmarthenshire who have received their A-level and AS results today.
"These results are a testament to your hard work and dedication.
"I would also like to thank the teachers, support staff, families and friends of our A-level students for the support they have shown.
"I wish you all the very best in the future."
Chief executive Wendy Walters and director of education and children's services Owain Lloyd also praised students in a joint statement.
They said: "Congratulations to Carmarthenshire's A Level and AS students on their results today.
"On behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council, we would like to thank you for your tremendous efforts as well as extending thanks to your support networks."
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