How the tables were compiled

Key Stage 2 results were supplied by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority's (QCA's) Data Collection Agency and then checked by the Department with schools.

Key Stage 2 results and Contextual Value Added scores were checked with or provided by schools in January 2009.

Information about overall and persistent pupil absence and background information (such as the school name and address) was provided and checked by schools.

If the school did not confirm that it had checked its test results and/or background information, the letters "R" or "B" (or both) appear after its age range.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the information in the Tables, you should first contact the school concerned.

Paper copies of this information and the 2008 Post 16 Tables that include advanced level results for 16-18 year olds, can be obtained free of charge on 0845 6022260 or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com. When emailing please give details of the local authority area and key stage you would like a booklet for and give "Achievement and Attainment Tables" as the subject of your email.

Achievement and Attainment Tables for other areas and for previous years are available at www.education.gov.uk/performancetables