§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will make a statement about the A-level results of grant-maintained schools. [11756]
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§ Mr. PaiceThe 1996 GCE A/AS-level results show that for candidates in grant-maintained schools attempting two or more GCE A/AS-level subjects, the average point score is 18.0. The average point score for such candidates in GM comprehensive schools—that is, excluding GM selective schools—is 15.9. The average point score per A/AS-level entry for GM pupils is 5.4.