Girls dominating exam pass charts

Article Abstract:

A league table for British independent schools, showing how their students have performed in the GCSE examination, has been published, and shows that girls' schools have performed especially well. There are 15 girls' schools among the top 20 performers. Girls tend to perform better at this level than boys, while boys tend to perform better in the later' A-level examinations. There has been an increase in the percentage of candidates who have been awarded higher grades, and critics claim that this means that standards have been lowered, a claim rejected by a school head.

Schools, British

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Shows improvement, but could do better

Article Abstract:

Educational standards in the UK are improving, according to the annual report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector. However, progress is still very slow, and considerable numbers of children are still not acquiring basic reaching and writing skills. Results of GCSE and A-level examinations are improving, but it seems that it may now be easier to get a top grade at GCSE. Standards also continue to be affected by educational fashions.

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School exam league tables

Article Abstract:

The British government published tables of school examination results for the first time, but some local authorities doubt their value as they do not consider intakes or pupils' progress. Less able children may learn more in a school which is lower down the table. Results are likely to vary from one year to another. Exam results are not the main thing parents consider when choosing schools so these tables may be ineffective.

Schools

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