GCSE Results by Borough

<p>Data on GCSE and equivalent entries and achievments at the end of Key Stage 4 by gender and location of school/educational institution.</p> <p>This dataset contains data on GCSE results using the 1-9&nbsp;grading system. This system has&nbsp;replaced the old A*-G&nbsp;grading system. The two main indicators are Attainment 8 and Progress 8, these are explained below.</p> <p> <strong>Attainment 8</strong> - This indicator measures pupils' average grade across eight subjects. These are:</p> <ul> <li>English &amp; Mathematics</li> <li>Three other English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects (sciences, computer science, geography, history and languages)</li> <li>Three further subjects, which can be from the range of EBacc subjects, or can be any other GCSE or approved, high-value arts, academic, or vocational qualification.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Progress 8</strong> - This indicator measures pupils' progress between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 across the above 8 subjects. A postive score indicates that a student has made better progress than expected while a negative score means that a students has acheived an Attainment 8 score below expected.</p> <p>For more information on the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/progress-8-school-performance-measure" target="_blank">DfE's guidance</a>.</p> <p>For data before 2015/16 see <a href="/dataset/gcse-results-by-borough--old-grading-system-" target="_blank">GCSE Results by Borough (Old Grading System)</a>.</p> <blockquote> <a href="/economic-fairness/equal-opportunities/" target="_blank">This dataset is one of the Greater London Authority's measures of Economic Fairness. Click here to find out more.</a> </blockquote>