Pupils at Peterborough’s secondary schools
have again achieved record pass rates at GCSE, it emerged
today.
The Department for Education has
released figures detailing the results of city schools last summer
- and how they compared to schools across the country.
The figures show:
- The number of pupils gaining five or more
GCSEs at grades A* to C grades increased to 80.2 per cent - above
the national average of 79.3 and up from 72.7 per cent in
Peterborough in 2010 and 62.6 per cent in 2009.
- For pupils gaining five or more GCSEs at
grades A* to C, Peterborough is now ranked joint 87th out of 151
authorities - up from 118th in 2010.
- The number of pupils gaining five more A* to
C grades, including English and Maths, increased to 49.4 per cent -
up from 45.5 in 2010 and 40.6 in 2009. The national average is
58.9.
- For pupils gaining five more A* to C grades,
including English and Maths, Peterborough is ranked joint 139th out
of 151 authorities - up from 142 in 2010.
Jonathan Lewis, Assistant Director of
Education and Resources at Peterborough City Council, said: “This
is a pleasing set of results. I am delighted that the number of
pupils getting five or more GCSEs at A* to C is now above the
national average for the first time.
“I would like to congratulate all the pupils
and the schools on their achievements.
“But the figures also show we have a
significant way to go especially in English and Maths.
Headteachers are aware of the challenge we face moving forward and
we are continuing to work closely with schools to ensure the rapid
improvement we have seen in recent years goes on.”
Councillor
John Holdich, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and
University, said: “I would like to praise the young people and
teachers across the city who worked so hard to achieve this fine
set of results.
“This year’s overall figure for the number of
pupils getting five or more GCSEs at A* to C again shows we are
heading the right direction.
“I am anxious that the improvement continues
into future years - that’s why the city council is continuing to
put millions of pounds into our schools.
“There is no doubt there are challenges ahead.
The number of young people coming into Peterborough in recent times
is well documented, but we have the right plans in place to give
every child the very best education.”
The figures from the Department for Education
today reveal the number of Peterborough pupils gaining A* to C in
English is 59 per cent (National average - 69 per cent).
The number of Peterborough pupils gaining A*
to C in Maths is 57.8 per cent (national average - 65.8).
The number of Peterborough pupils gaining A*
to C in Science is 72.3 per cent (national average - 76.9).
In this year’s Budget document, the Cabinet
has proposed spending £73 million on the continued school
improvement programme to give our pupils further chances of success
in the future.
Ends
Media contact: Andy Burrows, Corporate
Communications Specialist- telephone 01733 452550 or email
andy.burrows@peterborough.gov.uk