Averages - all borough

The performance of pupils in the borough, on average, continues to track the national average for both key measures: 5+ GCSE`s at A*-C in any subject and when English and maths are included. When compared to the Local Education Authority (LEA), however, borough performance falls short of the Hampshire average. In terms of performance at all grades (5+ A*-G) the borough performs better; in line with the Hampshire average and above that for England as a whole.   

Source: DCSF


Free school meals

Data relates to 2006/7 and is taken from ONS. 

National Indicator 102 measures the gap in attainment between those pupils who receive free school meals and those who do not. The intention is that the gap should be narrowed and closed, reducing any inequality in pupil attainment.  The table below shows the difference in pupil attainment between those pupils receiving free school meals and those who do not in the borough.  

This inequality has also been measured at Key Stages 2 and 3. Borough level data shows that not only is the gap present, but it can widen throughout progression through school life.

For comparisons with other authorities, data is taken from ONS - most recent year 2006/07.

The analysis below focuses on 5+ GCSEs at A*-C including English and maths, this becoming a more accepted standard measure than 5+ passes in any subject.

All South East

The range of pupil attainment at Key Stage 4 across the South East is considerable.  The table below shows the top 10 South East performers. By contrast, Portsmouth and Hastings have the lowest percentage of pupils achieving 5+ A*-C including English and maths (around 33%), and Oxford and Hastings have the lowest percentage of 5+ A*-C in any subject (45% and 42% respectively).        

Western Corridor and Blackwater Valley authorities and Hampshire   

In this ranking, Basingstoke and Deane is placed in a similar position to Slough and Bracknell Forest, and performs higher than neighbouring Rushmoor and nearby Reading.  Although the borough is placed relatively low in this graph, it should be noted that Wokingham and Winchester are among the top performers in the South East, not just in this comparator group. 

The table supporting this graph can be seen below. It is ranked in order of 5+ A*-C grades in English and maths but also contains the other main indicators for the comparator authorities at Key Stage 4.