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The latest national statistics on GCE/Applied GCE A/AS and Equivalent Examination Results produced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families were released on 15th October 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics AuthorityUK Statistics Authority

DCSF: GCE/Applied GCE A/AS and Equivalent Examination Results in England, 2008/09 (Provisional)

DescriptionThis Statistical First Release (SFR) provides the earliest information on the overall achievements of young people in GCE and Applied GCE examinations and other equivalent qualifications. This information is based on data collated for the 2009 School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly Performance Tables) and covers achievements in all Level 3 qualifications approved under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act (2000). The QCDA tariff is used to calculate point scores for all Level 3 qualifications.

The 2009 achievement data presented in this SFR is currently in the process of being checked by schools and colleges. Revised figures will be published in January 2010 accounting for amendments made by schools up until the publication of the Achievement and Attainment Tables.

Key Points

For students aged 16-18 in schools and colleges entered for all Level 3 qualifications in 2008/09
  • The average QCDA point score per candidate entered for Level 3 qualifications in 2008/09 was 731.1, compared with 740.0 in 2007/08.
  • The average Level 3 point score per entry was 211.2, compared with 209.4 in 2007/08.
  • 94.1% of candidates achieved passes equivalent in size to at least 2 GCE/Applied GCE A levels, compared with 95.3% in 2007/08.
  • 12.5% of GCE/Applied GCE A Level candidates achieved 3 or more A grades at A Level, compared with 12.1% in 2007/08.
Download Formats PDF (197Kb) | Explain formats
Additional informationEXCEL (These Excel spreadsheets contain the main tables for this SFR)
Additional informationEXCEL (Table shows Level 3 point scores of 16-18 year old candidates by gender in each Local Authority and Government Office Region)
Additional informationEXCEL (Table shows GCE A level entries and percentages achieving each grade in each subject from 1995/96 to 2008/09)
Reference IDSFR28/2009
Coverage Country England
Date Released15 October 2009
Main Category Children, Education and Skills
Sub CategorySchool performance and standards    Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information
TypeStatistical First Release
ContactRichard Baker - Attainment Statistics Team  attainment.statistics@education.gsi.gov.uk  tel: 0114 274 2118
PreRelease AccessClick here
 Publication includes individual Local Authority informationPublication includes individual Local Authority information

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