House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 21 Feb 2005 (pt 70)

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Departmental Policies

Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as closely as possible to the constituency, the effect of her Department's actions and policies on Blackpool, South constituency since (a) 1997 and (b) 2001. [215747]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Blackpool, South constituency lies within Blackpool local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents achievement for pupils attending schools in Blackpool, South are given in the following tables:
Key stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Blackpool, South constituency

Percentage of pupils
gaining level 4 and above 1997 2001 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Blackpool, South—English⁽⁹²⁾ 57 70 73 16

Blackpool, South—Maths⁽⁹²⁾ 55 70 70 15

National Average—English⁽⁹³⁾ 63 75 78 15

National Average—Maths⁽⁹³⁾ 61 71 74 13

⁽⁹²⁾ Pupils attending schools in Blackpool, South constituency.
⁽⁹³⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools).

GCSE and equivalents⁽⁹⁴⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽⁹⁵⁾ attending schools in the Blackpool, South constituency

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2001 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Blackpool, South—5+A*-C 30.4 34.0 31.9 1.5

Blackpool, South—5+A*-G 79.1 83.6 86.7 7.6

Blackpool, South—1+A*-G 88.5 92.5 96.6 8.1

National average—5+A*-C 45.1 50.0 53.7 8.6

National average—5+A*-G 87.0 88.9 88.8 1.8

National average—1+A*-G 92.3 94.5 95.9 3.6

⁽⁹⁴⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽⁹⁵⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged-15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

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Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above	1997	2001	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Blackpool, South—English⁽⁹²⁾	57	70	73	16
Blackpool, South—Maths⁽⁹²⁾	55	70	70	15
National Average—English⁽⁹³⁾	63	75	78	15
National Average—Maths⁽⁹³⁾	61	71	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2001	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Blackpool, South—5+A*-C	30.4	34.0	31.9	1.5
Blackpool, South—5+A*-G	79.1	83.6	86.7	7.6
Blackpool, South—1+A*-G	88.5	92.5	96.6	8.1
National average—5+A*-C	45.1	50.0	53.7	8.6
National average—5+A*-G	87.0	88.9	88.8	1.8
National average—1+A*-G	92.3	94.5	95.9	3.6

At national level, standards have improved across all key stages. The Primary and Key Stage 3 National Strategies, together with the measures we have taken to help schools in the toughest areas, are continuing to deliver better results,

Further information by constituency is provided within the Department's In Your Area" website available at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/lnyourarea. Where information is not available at the constituency level it has been provided at local education authority level.

The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including Literacy and Numeracy at age 11, Literacy and Numeracy at age 14, GCSE/GNVQ results, Pupils with Special Educational Needs, School Initiatives, School Workforce, School Funding and Resources, Children's Social Services, Early Years, Class Sizes, Post-16, Higher Education and Adult Education.

Additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, my Department is investigating ways in which we can disseminate more information about the effects of our policies at a local level. The In Your Area" website will be further developed over the coming months to include additional information about Adult Education, School Funding, School Initiatives, School Performance, School Workforce and Post-16.

Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as closely as possible to Chorley constituency, the effect of her Department's actions and policies on Chorley since 1997. [216311]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Chorley constituency lies within Lancashire local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents achievement for pupils attending schools in Chorley are given in the following tables:
Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Chorley constituency—percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above

1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997/2004

Chorley—English⁽⁹⁶⁾ 71 82 11

Chorley—Maths⁽⁹⁶⁾ 73 78 5

National Average—English⁽⁹⁷⁾ 63 78 15

National Average—Maths⁽⁹⁷⁾ 61 74 13

⁽⁹⁶⁾ Pupils attending schools in Chorley constituency
⁽⁹⁷⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools)

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GCSE and equivalents⁽⁹⁸⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽⁹⁹⁾ attending schools in the Chorley constituency

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997/2004

Chorley—5 + A*-C 53.7 60.9 7.2

Chorley—5 + A*-G 91.6 90.5 -1.1

National Average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National Average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

⁽⁹⁸⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽⁹⁹⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997/2004
Chorley—English⁽⁹⁶⁾	71	82	11
Chorley—Maths⁽⁹⁶⁾	73	78	5
National Average—English⁽⁹⁷⁾	63	78	15
National Average—Maths⁽⁹⁷⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997/2004
Chorley—5 + A*-C	53.7	60.9	7.2
Chorley—5 + A*-G	91.6	90.5	-1.1
National Average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National Average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8

Further information by constituency is provided within the Department's In Your Area" website available at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/inyourarea. Where information is not available at the constituency level it has been provided at local education authority level.

Linda Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as closely as possible to the constituency, the effects of her Department's policies since 2 May 1997 on the constituents of Ilford, North. [215204]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Ilford, North constituency lies within Redbridge local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents Achievement for pupils attending schools in Ilford, North are given in the following tables.

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Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Ilford, North constituency,

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Ilford, North—English⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ 68 80 12

Ilford, North—Maths 63 77 14

National Average—English⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ 63 78 15

National Average—Mathst⁽¹⁰¹⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ Pupils attending schools in Ilford, North constituency.
⁽¹⁰¹⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools).

GCSE and equivalents⁽¹⁰²⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹⁰³⁾ attending schools in the Ilford, North constituency

Percentage of 15 year olds gaining19972004Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Ilford, North—5 + A*-C 48.5 62.6 14.1

Ilford, North—5 + A*-G 88.1 93.1 8.0

Ilford, North—1 + A*-G 96.0 97.5 1.5

National Average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National Average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

National Average—1+ A*-G 92.3 95.9 3.6

⁽¹⁰²⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹⁰³⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Ilford, North—English⁽¹⁰⁰⁾	68	80	12
Ilford, North—Maths	63	77	14
National Average—English⁽¹⁰⁰⁾	63	78	15
National Average—Mathst⁽¹⁰¹⁾	61	74	13

	Percentage of 15 year olds gaining19972004Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Ilford, North—5 + A*-C	48.5	62.6	14.1
Ilford, North—5 + A*-G	88.1	93.1	8.0
Ilford, North—1 + A*-G	96.0	97.5	1.5
National Average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National Average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8
National Average—1+ A*-G	92.3	95.9	3.6

Mr. Sedgemore: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible

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to Maidenhead constituency, the effects on Maidenhead of her Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [216029]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Maidenhead constituency lies within Windsor and Maidenhead local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents achievement for pupils attending schools in Maidenhead are given in the following tables.
Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Maidenhead constituency

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Maidenhead—English⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ 73 88 15

Maidenhead—maths⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ 73 85 12

National average—English⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ 63 78 15

National average—maths⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ Pupils attending schools in Maidenhead constituency.
⁽¹⁰⁵⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools).

GCSE and equivalents⁽¹⁰⁶⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ attending schools in the Maidenhead constituency.

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Maidenhead—5 + A*-C 58.3 60.1 1.8

Maidenhead—5 + A*-G 95.6 93.9 -1.7

National average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

⁽¹⁰⁶⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Maidenhead—English⁽¹⁰⁴⁾	73	88	15
Maidenhead—maths⁽¹⁰⁴⁾	73	85	12
National average—English⁽¹⁰⁵⁾	63	78	15
National average—maths⁽¹⁰⁵⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Maidenhead—5 + A*-C	58.3	60.1	1.8
Maidenhead—5 + A*-G	95.6	93.9	-1.7
National average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8

The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including Literacy and Numeracy at age 11, Literacy and Numeracy at age 14, GCSE / GNVQ results, Pupils with Special Educational Needs, School Initiatives, School Workforce, School Funding and Resources, Children's Social Services, Early Years, Class Sizes, Post-16, Higher Education and Adult Education.

Additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, my Department is investigating ways in which we can disseminate more

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information about the effects of our policies at a local level. The In Your Area" website will be further developed over the coming months to include additional information about Adult Education, School Funding, School Initiatives, School Performance, School Workforce and Post-16.

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible to Pendle constituency, the effects on Pendle of her Department's policies and activities since 2 May 1997. [214975]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Pendle constituency lies within Lancashire local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents Achievement for pupils attending schools in Pendle are given in the following tables:
Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Pendle constituency

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above.
1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Pendle—English⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ 61 75 14

Pendle—Maths⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ 60 72 12

National Average—English⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ 63 78 15

National Average—Maths⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ Pupils attending schools in Pendle constituency.
⁽¹⁰⁹⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools).

GCSE and equivalents⁽¹¹⁰⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹¹¹⁾ attending schools in the Pendle constituency

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Pendle—5 + A*-C 37.1 40.4 3.3

Pendle—5 + A*-G 83.5 86.8 3.3

Pendle—1 + A*-G 91.5 93.5 2.0

National Average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National Average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

National Average—1+ A*-G 92.3 95.9 3.6

⁽¹¹⁰⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹¹¹⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above.
	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Pendle—English⁽¹⁰⁸⁾	61	75	14
Pendle—Maths⁽¹⁰⁸⁾	60	72	12
National Average—English⁽¹⁰⁹⁾	63	78	15
National Average—Maths⁽¹⁰⁹⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Pendle—5 + A*-C	37.1	40.4	3.3
Pendle—5 + A*-G	83.5	86.8	3.3
Pendle—1 + A*-G	91.5	93.5	2.0
National Average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National Average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8
National Average—1+ A*-G	92.3	95.9	3.6

The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including Literacy and Numeracy at age 11, Literacy and

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Numeracy at age 14, GCSE/GNVQ results, Pupils with Special Educational Needs, School Initiatives, School Workforce, School Funding and Resources, Children's Social Services, Early Years, Class Sizes, Post-16, Higher Education and Adult Education.

Mr. Salter: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible to Reading, West constituency, the effects on Reading, West of her Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [215832]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Reading, West constituency lies within Reading local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalent achievement for pupils attending schools in Reading, West are given in the following tables:
Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Reading, West constituency—Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above

1997 2004 Percentage point
improvement 1997–2004

Reading, West

English⁽¹¹²⁾ 56 75 19

Maths⁽¹¹²⁾ 52 69 17

National Average

English⁽¹¹³⁾ 63 78 15

Maths⁽¹¹³⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹¹²⁾ Pupils attending schools in Reading, West constituency.
⁽¹¹³⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools)

GCSE and equivalent achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹¹⁴⁾ attending schools in the Reading, West constituency

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Reading West

5 + A*-C 37.4 44.5 7.1

5 + A*-G 83.8 86.5 2.7

1 + A*-G 90.0 93.7 3.7

National Average

5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

1+ A*-G 92.3 95.9 3.6

⁽¹¹⁴⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹¹⁵⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Reading, West
English⁽¹¹²⁾	56	75	19
Maths⁽¹¹²⁾	52	69	17

National Average
English⁽¹¹³⁾	63	78	15
Maths⁽¹¹³⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Reading West
5 + A*-C	37.4	44.5	7.1
5 + A*-G	83.8	86.5	2.7
1 + A*-G	90.0	93.7	3.7

National Average
5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8
1+ A*-G	92.3	95.9	3.6

At national level, standards have improved across all key stages. The Primary and Key Stage 3 national strategies, together with the measures we have taken to

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help schools in the toughest areas, are continuing to deliver better results.

This website allows users to access key facts and local information about education and skills based on postcodes. The data available within the site offer comparisons between 1997 and the latest available year and cover five geographies. These are parliamentary constituency, ward, local authority district, local education authority, Government Office region. England figures are also provided. The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including literacy and numeracy at age 11, literacy and numeracy at age 14, GCSE / GNVQ results, pupils with special educational needs, school initiatives, school workforce, school funding and resources, children's social services, early years, class sizes, post-16, higher education and adult education.

Additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, my Department is investigating ways in which we can disseminate more information about the effects of our policies at a local level. The In Your Area" website will be further developed over the coming months to include additional information about adult education, school funding, school initiatives, school performance, school workforce and post-16.

Mr. Chris Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible to Tatton constituency, the effects on Tatton of her Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [215976]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Tatton constituency lies within Cheshire local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents achievement for pupils attending schools in Tatton are given in the following tables:
Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Tatton constituency—Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above

1997 2004 Percentage
point improvement
1997 to 2004

Tatton—English⁽¹¹⁶⁾ 73 85 12

Tatton—Maths⁽¹¹⁶⁾ 72 83 11

National Average—English⁽¹¹⁷⁾ 63 78 15

National Average—Maths⁽¹¹⁷⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹¹⁶⁾ Pupils attending schools in Tatton constituency
⁽¹¹⁷⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools)

GCSE and equivalents⁽¹¹⁸⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹¹⁹⁾ attending schools in the Tatton constituency

Percentage of 15-year-olds
gaining 1997 2004 Percentage point
improvement 1997
to 2004

Tatton—5 + A*-C 50.2 59.6 9.4

Tatton—5 + A*-G 89.0 91.5 2.5

Tatton—1 + A*-G 93.9 95.7 1.8

National Average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National Average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

National Average—1+ A*-G 92.3 95.9 3.6

⁽¹¹⁸⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹¹⁹⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

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	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997 to 2004
Tatton—English⁽¹¹⁶⁾	73	85	12
Tatton—Maths⁽¹¹⁶⁾	72	83	11
National Average—English⁽¹¹⁷⁾	63	78	15
National Average—Maths⁽¹¹⁷⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997 to 2004
Tatton—5 + A*-C	50.2	59.6	9.4
Tatton—5 + A*-G	89.0	91.5	2.5
Tatton—1 + A*-G	93.9	95.7	1.8
National Average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National Average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8
National Average—1+ A*-G	92.3	95.9	3.6

At national level, standards have improved across all key stages. The primary and key stage 3 national strategies, together with the measures we have taken to help schools in the toughest areas, are continuing to deliver better results.

Further information by constituency, is provided within the Department's In Your Area" website available at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/inyourarea. Where information is not available at the constituency level it has been provided at local education authority level.

The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including Literacy and Numeracy at age 11, Literacy and Numeracy at age 14, GCSE / GNVQ results, Pupils with Special Educational Needs, School Initiatives, School Workforce, School Funding and Resources, Children's Social Services, Early Years, Class Sizes, Post-16, Higher Education and Adult Education.

Mr. Sedgemore: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will set out, with statistical information relating as directly as possible to Witney constituency, the effects on Witney of her Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [216019]

Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Witney constituency lies within Oxfordshire local education authority. The most recent Key Stage 2 and GCSE and equivalents achievement for pupils attending schools in Witney are given in the following tables.

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Key Stage 2 achievements of 11-year-old pupils attending schools in the Witney constituency.

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Witney—English⁽¹²⁰⁾ 71 80 9

Witney—maths⁽¹²⁰⁾ 66 79 13

National average—English⁽¹²¹⁾ 63 78 15

National average—maths⁽¹²¹⁾ 61 74 13

⁽¹²⁰⁾ Pupils attending schools in Witney constituency.
⁽¹²¹⁾ The average for all schools in England (including independent schools).

GCSE and equivalents⁽¹²²⁾ achievement of 15-year-old pupils⁽¹²³⁾ attending schools in the Witney constituency.

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining
1997 2004 Percentage point improvement 1997–2004

Witney—5 + A*-C 53.3 60.3 7.0

Witney—5 + A*-G 91.9 93.6 1.7

National average—5+ A*-C 45.1 53.7 8.6

National average—5+ A*-G 87.0 88.8 1.8

⁽¹²²⁾ For 2004 only results incorporate GCSEs, GNVQs and a wide range of other qualifications approved pre-16. Prior to 2004 results are based on GCSEs and GNVQs only.
⁽¹²³⁾ As standard the results reported relate to pupils aged 15 at the start of the academic year, i.e. 31 August, and therefore reaching the end of compulsory education at the end of the school year.

Percentage of pupils gaining level 4 and above
	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Witney—English⁽¹²⁰⁾	71	80	9
Witney—maths⁽¹²⁰⁾	66	79	13
National average—English⁽¹²¹⁾	63	78	15
National average—maths⁽¹²¹⁾	61	74	13

Percentage of 15-year-olds gaining
	1997	2004	Percentage point improvement 1997–2004
Witney—5 + A*-C	53.3	60.3	7.0
Witney—5 + A*-G	91.9	93.6	1.7
National average—5+ A*-C	45.1	53.7	8.6
National average—5+ A*-G	87.0	88.8	1.8

The information available within the website is grouped in a number of broad categories including Literacy and Numeracy at age 11, Literacy and Numeracy at age 14, GCSE / GNVQ results, Pupils with Special Educational Needs, School Initiatives, School Workforce, School Funding and Resources, Children's Social Services, Early Years, Class Sizes, Post-16, Higher Education and Adult Education.

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