20 October 2005
The percentage of pupils achieving grades A* to C at GCSE level has risen to 55.7 per cent - the biggest single increase in results in over a decade.
The Prime Minister welcomed the figures on a visit today to Dunraven School in Streatham, South London. Pupils at the school achieved 72.5 per cent A* to C grades beating last year’s result of 68 per cent.
Key figures published show that the rise in GCSE attainment nationwide is two percentage points above 2004 results.
Statistics show that the percentage of 15 year old pupils getting five or more A* to C grades including English and maths has risen to 44.1 per cent.
Academy results are also improving with 35.3 per cent of 15 year olds achieving top grades this year compared with 28.7 per cent in 2004.
Some of the biggest improvements this year can be seen in some of the Country’s most disadvantaged areas.
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly praised the results as a ‘tremendous achievement’.
"We are clear that every pupil in every school should be benefiting from the same drive for high standards and the forthcoming White paper will outline the measures that we will put in place to support this process."
The education White Paper launch next week will receive full coverage on the Downing Street website.
Extra information
- Read the statistical press release on today’s figures (opens in new window)
- PM praise for South London School
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