HC Deb 13 January 1997 vol 288 cc65-6W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what have been the average 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 Gillan

The 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