HC Deb 10 June 1986 vol 99 c156W
29. Mr. Gregory

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of school leavers currently hold either at least one general certificate of education or the equivalent in certificate of secondary education qualifications; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

In 1984–85, 54.7 per cent. of leavers from English schools had obtained a higher grade pass at GCE O-level or CSE. The comparable figure for leavers who had obtained an O-level or CSE of any grade was 90.6 per cent.