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GCSE Results are in…and reveal to be up on pre-pandemic figures

Date Added: 25/08/2022

Good news for students across Central Bedfordshire

For a second time this month, Central Bedfordshire’s exam results have shown to be up on pre-pandemic figures. Today’s provisional GCSE figures show an increase in overall Attainment 8 scores across Central Bedfordshire compared to 2019.
This is the first year that students have sat formal exams since the start of the pandemic year.

Headline information on DfE’s provisional Key Stage 4 data for Central Bedfordshire shows:
Attainment 8
• Overall Attainment 8 Score: 46.7. 1.9 points increase from 2019 (44.8)
• English Element Attainment 8 Score: 10.1. 0.6 points increase from 2019 (9.5)
• Mathematics Element Attainment 8 Score: 9.3. 0.2 points increase from 2019  (9.1)
• English Baccalaureate Attainment 8 Score: 13.3. 0.5 points increase from 2019 (12.8)
• Open Element Attainment 8 Score: 13.5. 0.1 points increase from 2019 (13.4)         

 Basic Measure
• Percentage achieving “standard pass” in English and Mathematics (Grade 4 or above): 69%.  5 percentage point increase from 2019 (64%)
• Percentage achieving “strong pass” in English and Mathematics (Grade 5 or above): 46%. 5 percentage point increase from 2019 (41%)
• Average English Baccalaureate point score: 5.0. 1.2 point increase from 2019 (3.8)

Questions about the future?

Students who have questions about their next steps can visit Central Bedfordshire Council’s careers portal ‘Find Your Future’ who have details on education and training, choices at 14, at 16, at 18 and 19, on volunteering and apprenticeships and more! For further information visit www.findyourfuture.org.uk

Our Youth Support Service offers free impartial advice, guidance and support to 16-18 years olds (up to 25 for those with Education, Health and Care Plans) to those who do not have an education, training or employment offer. They are committed to ensuring young people are supported to navigate their pathways to personal, social and economic success. They can be contacted via email at [email protected]

Mind BLMK - work across Central Bedfordshire providing a range of support regarding positive mental health and wellbeing. To get in touch, phone: 0300 330 0648.

Kooth - an online platform specifically designed for students seeking professional and anonymous advice. This offering helps students to feel safe and confident in exploring their concerns. For more information visit www.kooth.com

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