Posted on: Thursday 21 August 2025
More than 1,000 Year 11 pupils collected their GCSE exam results today.
Among them were Cwmbran High School pupils Amelie Smith (photographed), who got 9 A*s and 2As, and Milana Manzhai, who moved from Ukraine four years ago, got 1 A* and 8As.
Fellow student Dylan Stephens got 8A*s and 3As and is studying A-Levels in maths, computer science and geography.
At Croesyceiliog School, there were celebrations for pupils Prasidda Engden, who got 12 A* and A grades, Conor, who got 8 A*s and a Distinction in Additional Maths and Madeleine, who got 10 A*s and a Distinction.
Abersychan School pupil Matilda Thomas-Symonds got 11A*, 1A, 1 Distinction, as well as an A-grade maths AS level. Fellow pupils Poppy-Jayne Bevan got 8A*s, 3As, 1B and Jack Marshall got 6A*, 6A, 1 Distinction.
St Alban's RC High School pupils Harry De-Gare Pitt, MiQi Lin and Kirsty Wang all got 8A*s and 5As.
Pupils Mair Davies, who got 11A*s, Jack Lawrence, who got 1A* and 7As, and Aaron Wyper, who got 7A*s and 3As, were among those who collected their results at West Monmouth School.
At Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, 77 per cent of pupils achieved A*-C grades, with 17 per cent getting A* and A grades.
Twenty-five pupils at the Torfaen Pupil Referral Unit also collected their exam results.
Cllr Richard Clark, Executive Member for Children, Families and Education, said: "I want to offer my warmest congratulations to all the secondary school pupils across Torfaen who have received their exam results. Today marks an important milestone, and I hope you feel proud of everything you’ve achieved.
"Thank you to our incredible school staff and families who have stood by our young people with encouragement and care. Your dedication makes a real difference.
"Whatever your next step—college, apprenticeships, work, or something else—I wish you every success."
Across Wales, 62.5 per cent of pupils got A* to C grades - slightly higher than last year.
From September, GCSE exams will align with the new Curriculum for Wales.