Exam Information and Results
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Headline Statistics - All students 2024
| Examination Strand | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics ‘Standard’ | 61% | 52% | 61% |
| Basics ‘Good’ | 40% | 31% | 37% |
| Basics (9-7) | 6.5% | 5% | 11% |
| All grades at 4 or above | 64% | 59% | 57.5 |
| Attainment 8 (best 8 scores combined) | 41.6 | 39.61 | 42.98 |
GCSE results increase for all students from 2019
| Examination Strand | Low 2024 (2019) | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (best 8 scores combined) | 24.34 (21.96) | 42.15 (36.77) | 62.83 (58.13) |
| English Average grade | 2.98 (2.79) | 4.78 (4.27) | 6.88 (6.13) |
| Maths Average grade | 2.20 (1.50) | 4.28 (3.67) | 6.06 (6.00) |
| Ebaac Average grade | 2.01 (1.88) | 3.87 (3.36) | 6.03 (5.63) |
| Open Average grade | 2.65 (2.58) | 4.14 (3.60) | 6.29 (5.65) |
More and most able exam results 2024
% of students gaining a 7 (top grades) or more in both English and maths
| Subject | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (best of both) | 75 | 43 | 20 |
| Maths | 45 | 38 | 15 |
Attainment 8 is calculated by adding together students' highest scores across eight government approved school subjects
| 2024 | 2024 Target | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68.88 | 62.95 | 61.21 | 52.97 |
Exam Information
Please find the link below for access to the Government's comparison webpage. It is important that you read the statement below from the government before comparing schools. This data is also out of date.
There has been an uneven impact of the pandemic on school, college and multi-academy trust performance data. We recommend:
- Not making direct comparisons with data from previous years or between schools/colleges or MATs.
- Discussing with the schools/colleges or MATs factors that may have influenced these results and consider a range of information when forming a view on how well a school or college is doing, including pupil/student population information.
https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables
Exam board by subject 2024/25
| Subject | Exam Board |
|---|---|
| Art and Design |
AQA |
|
Biology |
AQA |
|
Business Studies |
EDEXL/GCSE |
|
Catering Studies |
WJEC L1/2 Vocational Award |
|
Chemistry |
AQA |
|
Child Development |
OCR (Cambridge National) |
|
Computer Science |
AQA |
|
Construction |
WJEC L1/2 Vocational Award |
|
Dance |
BTech |
|
Double Science |
AQA |
|
Drama |
WJEC/GCSE |
|
Engineering |
WJEC L1/2 Vocational Award |
|
English Language |
WJEC/GCSE |
|
English Literature |
WJEC/GCSE |
|
French |
EDEXL/GCSE |
|
Geography |
AQA |
|
History |
WJEC/GCSE |
|
Maths |
OCR |
|
Music |
BTech |
|
PE |
OCR |
|
Photography |
AQA |
|
Physics |
AQA |
|
Religious Studies |
AQA |
|
Sociology |
WJEC/GCSE |
|
Spanish |
EDEXL/GCSE |
|
Textiles |
AQA |
Exam revision guides can be purchased at: www.cgpbooks.co.uk/info/recommended-book-lists
Grade method - explained
The mark/grade that you are awarded for a subject tells you how well you have done. The government decides how many ‘performance points’ a certain standard of work is worth. They do this within a ‘level’ structure.
At Crookhorn we offer GCSE’s (level 1 or 2) alongside a variety of vocational subjects that, depending on the course and the level achieved can be level 1 or level 2. We use a variety of exam boards, that may present their vocational grades in slightly different formats.
At GCSE, you can achieve a grade from 1-9.
| Level | Grade | Performance Points |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Level 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Level 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Level 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Level 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Level 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Level 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Level 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Level 2 | 9 | 9 |
As mentioned, vocational subjects, use different grade methods, but their equivalence to GCSE’s is measured with the Performance Points. Here’s what it looks like for Child Development, Creative iMedia, Dance & Music:
| Level | Grade | Description in words | Performance Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | P1 | Level 1 Pass | 1.25 |
| Level 1 | M1 | Level 1 Merit | 2 |
| Level 1 | D1 | Level 1 Distinction | 3 |
| Level 2 | P2 | Level 2 Pass | 4 |
| Level 2 | M2 | Level 2 Merit | 5.5 |
| Level 2 | D2 | Level 2 Distinction | 7 |
| Level 2 | D2* | Level 2 Distinction* | 8.5 |
There’s a slight difference in the grade method and performance points for Catering, Construction & Engineering:
| Level | Grade | Description in words | Performance Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | P1 | Level 1 Pass | 1 |
| Level 1 | M1 | Level 1 Merit | 1.5 |
| Level 1 | D1 | Level 1 Distinction | 2 |
| Level 1 | D1* | Level 1 Distinction* | 3 |
| Level 2 | P2 | Level 2 Pass | 4 |
| Level 2 | M2 | Level 2 Merit | 5.5 |
| Level 2 | D2 | Level 2 Distinction | 7 |
| Level 2 | D2* | Level 2 Distinction* | 8.5 |
If you’re studying any vocational subjects, look out for these grades – now you know what they mean! Any questions, please ask Miss Fisher, our Exams Officer, or your subject teacher.