The Brittons Academy GCSE Results
Key Stage 4 (KS4) / GCSE's is the stage of education in England for students aged 14 to 16, typically in Years 10 and 11 of secondary school.
Key points:
- Students usually work towards GCSEs, though some take vocational qualifications (like BTECs)
- Core subjects: English, Maths, Science (required)
- Optional subjects vary by school (e.g. History, Art, PE, etc.)
- Ends with final exams that determine progression to post-16 education (Key Stage 5)
- No national curriculum — students choose subject specialisations
Key Stage 4 / GCSE's is a key phase for gaining essential qualifications and building the knowledge and confidence needed for success in further education or training.
Progress 8 Score
Progress 8 is a measure of the progress students make from the end of primary school (Key Stage 2) to the end of secondary school (Key Stage 4) across eight key GCSE subjects. It shows how well students have improved compared to others with similar starting points and is used to assess school performance.
Attainment 8 Score
Attainment 8 is a measure of a student’s average achievement across eight key GCSE subjects, including English and Maths (which are double weighted), three EBacc subjects, and three others. It reflects overall academic performance at the end of secondary school and is used to compare achievement across schools and students.
English & Maths (9-5)
% of pupils achieving strong 9-5 passes in both English and mathematics GCSEs
Entering EBacc
Entering EBacc refers to the percentage of students who are entered for GCSEs in all the subjects that make up the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) — English, Maths, Science, a language, and either History or Geography. It indicates how many students are following a broad and academically focused curriculum.
EBacc Average Score
The EBacc Average Score measures the average point score per student across the five pillars of the English Baccalaureate: English, Maths, Science, a language, and either History or Geography. It reflects how well students perform in these core academic subjects.
