School Examinations (Results) (Hansard, 25 May 1977)

§ Mr. Wyn Roberts
asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many O-level candidates there were in Wales in 1970. 1975 and 1976; and what percentage obtained five passes in each of those years.
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§ Mr. Barry Jones
Information on examination achievements is not immediately available in this form. I am seeking to obtain it and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

§ Mr. Wyn Roberts
asked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of schoolchildren in Wales left school without an O-level or CSE pass in each of the years since secondary education has become a Welsh Office responsibility; and what were the comparable figures for England.

§ Mr. Barry Jones
The information requested is as follows:

Academic year Percentage of leavers with no graded results^* at CSE or GCE

England Wales

1970–71 44.6 48.7

1971–72 43.0 49.0

1972–73 7.3 12.4

1973–74 20.4 31.6

1974–75 18.9 30.6

^* Grade-5 in CSE; a pass at O-level prior to 1975 and grade A-C since then.

Academic year	Percentage of leavers with no graded results^* at CSE or GCE
England	Wales
1970–71	44.6	48.7
1971–72	43.0	49.0
1972–73	7.3	12.4
1973–74	20.4	31.6
1974–75	18.9	30.6
^* Grade-5 in CSE; a pass at O-level prior to 1975 and grade A-C since then.