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The latest national statistics on GCE, VCE and Applied examinations and other equivalent qualifications produced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families were released on 16th October 2008 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics AuthorityUK Statistics Authority

DCSF: GCE/VCE A/AS and Equivalent Examination Results in England, 2007/08 (Provisional)

DescriptionThis Statistical First Release (SFR) provides the earliest information on the overall achievements of young people in GCE, VCE and Applied examinations and other equivalent qualifications. This information is based on data collated for the 2008 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 QCA tariff is used to calculate point scores for all Level 3 qualifications.

The 2008 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 2009 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 2007/08 (Table 1)
  • The average QCA point score per candidate entered for Level 3 qualifications in 2007/08 was 733.5, compared with 731.2 in 2006/07.
  • The average Level 3 point score per entry was 209.1, compared with 207.5 in 2006/07.
  • 94.6% of candidates achieved passes equivalent in size to at least 2 GCE/VCE A-levels, compared with 95.2% in 2006/07.
  • 11.9% of GCE/VCE A Level candidates achieved 3 or more A grades at A Level - the same as 2006/07.
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Additional informationEXCEL (These Excel spreadsheets contain the main and additional tables for this SFR.)
Reference IDSFR29/2008
Coverage Country England
Date Released16 October 2008
Main Category Education and Skills
Sub CategoryCurriculum and qualifications (pre-16)    Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information
Studies and Qualifications (post-16)
TypeStatistical First Release
ContactThe Data Outputs Unit  mailbox.dataoutputsunit@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk   
PreRelease AccessClick here
 Publication includes individual Local Authority informationPublication includes individual Local Authority information

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