In 2024 57% of all GCSEs taken resulted in a grade 7, 8 or 9, equivalent to A*/A grades in the old GCSEs. 33% of all grades were at grade 8 or 9.
For individual students nearly 2/3 of all students achieved 5 or more grades at a grade 7 or above. The average capped point score per student was 56 points (made up from a student’s best 8 grades including English Language & Maths).
The average points score for the 1788 entries at BGS this year was 6.7.
A Level
71% of all 535 A levels taken across 22 subjects resulted in an A*, A or B grade with the average grade being just above a B grade. 86% of all students achieved an A*-C grade, while 39% of all grades were A*/A.
Based on our internal data the vast majority of these students are progressing to higher education (University), training (Apprenticeships) or emplyment.
See the Department of Education School performance tables here
Progress 8 score: +0.63 (Well Above Average – Top 16% of schools Nationally)
Attainment 8 score: 69.8
% achieving grade 5 or above in GCSE English & Mathematics: 96%
% of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate (EBacc): 55%
% of pupils staying in education or employment after KS4: 100%
A level Progress score = N/A
Average A level Result per entry = B- (38.17 Points)
% of students completing their main study programme = 98.9%
Progress to education or employment (2021 leavers) = 91% (140 students)
Students progressing to higher education or training (2020 leavers) = 94% (126 students)