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:
9. The Portsmouth Academy
Data has shown that 25.1% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at The Portsmouth Academy. The school also has a Progress 8 score of -1.1 which is well below average. Photo: -
10. Trafalgar School, Hilsea
Data has shown that 22.9% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Trafalgar School, Hilsea. This school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.19 which is average. Photo: Google Street View
11. Miltoncross Academy School, Portsmouth
Data has shown that 21.5% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Miltoncross Academy School. This school also has a Progress 8 score of -0.59 which is described as well below average. Photo: -
12. Mayfield School, Portsmouth
Data has shown that 18.3% of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths in their GCSE's at Mayfield School. Photo: Contributed