§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of Clwyd schoolchildren of GCSE age have taken the exams; and what proportion of Clwyd students carry on from GCSE to A-level.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsInformation on the proportion of pupils who carry on to A level from GCSE is not collected. In 1991–92, 93 per cent. of Clwyd schoolchildren aged 15 sat GCSE examinations. In 1991–92, 1,476 students were following A level courses in Clwyd (in year 12 at school, or at college aged 16). This represents 39 per cent. of pupils aged 15 who sat GCSE the previous year.
§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of students in Wales carry on from GCSE to A level.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsInformation on the proportion of pupils who carry on from GCSE to A level is not collected. In 1991–92, 29,660 students were following A level courses in Wales (in year 12 at school, or at college aged 16). This represents 39 per cent. of pupils aged 15 who sat GCSE the previous year.