§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what have been the average66W exam results for state sector schools (a) in the Bolton local education authority area and (b) nationally in each of the last three years. [9665]
§ Mrs GillanThe average exam results for state sector schools(a) in the Bolton local education authority area and (b) England in each of the last three years are:
GCSE achievements Percentage of 15-year-old pupils achieving Five or more GCSE grades A* to C Five or more GCSE grades A* to G One or more GCSE grades A* to G Bolton '1993–94 41.9 85.3 91.0 1994–95 41.4 85.8 91.0 1995–96 41.9 84.8 90.5 England 1993–94 39.8 85.3 92.3 1994–95 40.4 85.9 92.2 1995–96 41.7 86.3 92.4
GCE A/AS examination achievements of 16 to 18-year-old candidates Average GCE A/AS point score Per entry Per candidate entered for two or more GCE A/AS Bolton 1993–94 4.8 17.5 1994–95 4.9 17.7 1995–96 5.0 18.1 England 1993–94 4.8 15.1 1994–95 4.9 15.9 1995–96 5.1 16.8