New data from the Department of Education has disclosed the percentage of students at schools across Portsmouth who have achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths at GCSE level. The grading system for GCSE’s changed in 2017 from letters to numbers on a scale of 1 to 9. The new marking guide was phased in and by 2020 all subjects were marked using the numbers with 1 being the worst and 9 being the best.
In order to pass a GCSE, students need to secure a grade 4 but a grade 5 is deemed a ‘strong pass’. If a student receives a grade 9 it means they have performed exceptionally well in their exam and it is only awarded to the top achievers.
This is how Portsmouth schools fared:
5. Ark Charter Academy School Portsmouth
Data has shown that 34.7% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Ark Charter Academy School, Portsmouth. The school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.32 which is described as well below average. Photo: -
6. Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth
Data has shown that 36.3% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Admiral Lord Nelson School. The school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.35 which is below average. Photo: -
7. Priory School, Portsmouth
Data has shown that 34% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Priory School, Portsmouth. The school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.55 which is well below average. Photo: -
8. Castle View Academy, Portsmouth
Data has shown that 25.2% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Castle View Academy, Portsmouth. The school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.56 which is well below average. Photo: Google Street View