Results Day 2025

It’s been another fantastic morning of exam results success at Coleg y Cymoedd. Meet the learners who are celebrating today.

Ben Jeram

Level 3 BTEC Applied Science

Distinction*, Distinction*

Microbiology and Immunology at Swansea University

Ben Jeram

“I nearly didn’t apply to university, but I talked to my tutors, and they reminded me that I could do it, just by taking things one step at a time.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Clydach Vale
  • Hopes for the future To work in scientific research

Carriad Lewis

Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development

Distinction

Early Years Education at Cardiff Metropolitan

From the beginning, the support I had at Coleg y Cymoedd made all the difference. The staff were patient and kind and really took the time to understand me.”

  • Age 22
  • Hometown Tonyrefail
  • Hopes for the future To set up an inclusive nursery

Carys-Megan James

A Levels: Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Further Maths

A*, A*, A*, A*

Mathematics and Statistics at University of Warwick

Carys

I enjoyed the freedom of college compared to school, with a more relaxed timetable and an independent learning environment. It was a great bridge between school and university.”

  • Age 19
  • Hometown Ferndale
  • Hopes for the future To build a career in data

Dylan Griffiths

Music Practitioners Diploma

Pass

I’ve had a really rich experience attending Coleg y Cymoedd and studying music. It exposed me to real technology and equipment that I can take forward into an actual career.”

  • Age 19
  • Hopes for the future To be a music producer and achieve success in his band

Keira Swain

A Levels: Film, History and Drama, Welsh Bacc

B, C, C, C

Film and Television at Aberystwyth University

Keira James

I didn’t think university would ever be an option for me, but thanks to Coleg y Cymoedd and the people who believed in me, I’m now on my way. I’m so excited to take the next step.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Mountain Ash
  • Hopes for the future To become a filmmaker

Charlie Bainbridge

A Levels: Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics

A*, A*, A*, A

Maths at Cardiff University

Charlie Bainbridge

Coleg y Cymoedd gave me the confidence to succeed and the space to be myself. Being in the right place, with the right people, has made all the difference.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Caerphilly
  • Hopes for the future To pursue education

Olwen Watts

A Levels: Maths, Politics, Sociology, Welsh Baccalaureate

A*, A*, A, A

Gap year of global travelling before studying International Relations at Exeter University

I have had an amazing time at Coleg y Cymoedd. Tutors encourage you and support you with your work, but it gave me the opportunity to develop independence with my learning.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Caerphilly
  • Hopes for the future To work in humanitarian aid or global diplomacy

Samuel Layman

A Levels: Maths, Further Maths, Business and Law

A, A, A, C

Samuael Layman

My two years at Coleg y Cymoedd have been fantastic. The teaching staff have been incredibly supportive and approachable, just always available to help if ever I needed it.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Caerphilly
  • Hopes for the future To be an investment banker

Callum Murray

BTEC Level 3 Food and Beverage Supervising

Pass

I’d wholeheartedly recommend Coleg y Cymoedd to anyone – there’s a course that can support them and help them grow.”

  • Age 24
  • Hometown Cardiff
  • Hopes for the future To work in hospitality

Oliver Edmunds

BTEC Level 3 Business

Merit, Pass, Pass

I built a strong support network in college and they helped me believe in my business idea and in myself.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Caerphilly
  • Hopes for the future Has set up his own business, OE Fitness

Leon Hayton

Diploma in Public Services

Merit, Pass

The tutors have been amazing – always supportive and ready to help. I’ve learned a lot and grown more confident, which will help me as I move forward into the next stage of my life.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Aberdare
  • Hopes for the future To become a police officer

George Bourton

A Levels: Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

A, A, A, B

UCL to study infection and immunity

George Bourton

The college gave me more independence than school. Now I’ve learned how to manage my own time, how to study better and I feel really ready.”

  • Age 19
  • Hometown Taff’s Well
  • Hopes for the future Becoming a doctor and specialising in hospital-based immunology

Ruby-Mae Hurley

A Levels: Psychology, History, English Literature and Art

A*, A*, A, C

Cardiff Met University to study Psychology

Ruby-Mae Hurley

Doing four A Levels was challenging but I really enjoyed studying at Cymoedd and I made so many friends here.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Ferndale
  • Hopes for the future To become a primary school teacher

Honey Williams

A Levels: Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

A, B, C

Cardiff Met University to study Primary Education (bilingual)

Honey Williams

There was high-quality teaching at Cymoedd – the lessons were really engaging, and they gave me lots of materials to revise.”

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Caerphilly
  • Hopes for the future To become a primary school teacher through the medium of Welsh

Gracie Langmead

A Levels: PE, English, Welsh Baccalaureate

An apprenticeship with the Urdd to help young people engage with sports

Gracie Langmead

Gracie was a member of the Female Netball Academy and TASS programme and acted as a Welsh-language ambassador.

  • Age 18
  • Hometown Pontypridd
  • Hopes for the future To continue playing netball at a competitive level

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