HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 cc645-6W
Mr. Phillip Oppenheim

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has regarding the recent trend in the proportion of pupils in (a) Derbyshire and (b) Amber Valley gaining A-levels, 0-levels and certificate of secondary education.

Mr. Dunn

Information for 1981–82, 1982–83 and 1983–84 for Derbyshire is as follows. Data are not available centrally for areas smaller than local education authorities.

Examination achievements of leavers maintained schools in Derbyshire Percentage of total leavers
Academic year
1981–82 1982–83 1983–84
1 or more A level 12.3 13.2 11.9
No A level 5 or more higher grade passes at O level or CSE 9.7 11.3 11.4
1-4 higher grade passes at O level or CSE 27.9 26.2 28.1
No higher grades, but 1 or more other grade 41.6 39.4 41.0
No graded result 8.5 9.9 7.5