HC Deb 05 March 2003 vol 400 c1133W
Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of pupils educated in the state sector attained(a) level 5 and above and (b) level 6 and above in Key Stage 3 science in each year from 1999 to 2001. [99754]

Mr. Miliband

The percentage of pupils in maintained schools who achieved(a) level 5 or above and (b) level 6 or above in Key Stage 3 science in each year from 1999–2001 is shown in the tables:

Key Stage 3 science test Key Stage 3 Science teacher assessment
(a) Level 5 or above (b) Level 6 or above (a) Level 5 or above (b) Level 6 or above
All maintained schools
1999 55 24 60 29
2000 59 29 62 30
2001 66 34 64 32
Maintained mainstream schools only
1999 55 24 61 30
2000 60 30 63 31
2001 67 34 65 32