Academic year 2023/24

Key stage 4 performance

Data guidance

Published

Description

This data covers the performance of pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 (KS4) in 2023/24. The data covers the main headline measures of:

  • Progress 8
  • Attainment 8
  • Percentage of pupils achieving 9-5 in English and maths
  • Percentage of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate
  • EBacc Average Points Score (EBacc APS) 

The data also covers numerous additional measures, depending on the data file.

The publication methodology should be referenced alongside this data. It provides information on the data sources, their coverage and quality, as well as explaining methodology used in producing the data. 

Coverage

This data covers the GCSE results of pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 (KS4) in 2023/24. The data is split by establishment type, as well as some data being split by pupil characteristics such as disadvantage status, free school meal status, special educational needs status and ethnicity. The data covers statistics at national, regional, local authority, local authority district and parliamentary constituency level.

File formats and conventions

The data is rounded to either 1 or 2 decimal places, depending on which measure you are looking at. Some of the raw data totals go up to 3 decimal places. No suppression has been applied. 

Data files

All data files associated with this releases are listed below with guidance on their content. To download any of these files, please visit our data catalogue.

National data

Filename
202324_national_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2009/10 to 2023/24
Content
National level performance measures by establishment type and some pupil characteristics since 2018/19, includes an extended timeseries of headline performance measures since 2009/10.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
admission_typeSchool admissions policy
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_att8_ebacAverage Attainment 8 score for EBacc element
avg_att8_engAverage Attainment 8 score for English element
avg_att8_matAverage Attainment 8 score for maths element
avg_att8_openAverage Attainment 8 score for open element
avg_att8_open_gAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - GCSE only
avg_att8_open_ngAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - non-GCSE only
avg_ebac_fillAverage number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_ebptseng_llAverage EBacc APS score for English pillar
avg_ebptshumAverage EBacc APS score for humanities pillar
avg_ebptslanAverage EBacc APS score for language pillar
avg_ebptsmatAverage EBacc APS score for maths pillar
avg_ebptssciAverage EBacc APS score for science pillar
avg_open_fillAverage number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_p8ebacAverage Progress 8 score for EBacc element
avg_p8engAverage Progress 8 score for English element
avg_p8matAverage Progress 8 score for maths element
avg_p8openAverage Progress 8 score for open element
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
establishment_type_groupSchool type
p8ebac_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8ebac_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8eng_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for English element
p8eng_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for English element
p8mat_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8mat_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8open_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for open element
p8open_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for open element
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
prior_attainmentKS2 prior attainment status
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebac2sci_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_ebaccsubjent_0Percentage of pupils entering 0 EBacc pillars
pt_ebaccsubjent_1Percentage of pupils entering 1 EBacc pillar
pt_ebaccsubjent_2Percentage of pupils entering 2 EBacc pillars
pt_ebaccsubjent_3Percentage of pupils entering 3 EBacc pillars
pt_ebaccsubjent_4Percentage of pupils entering 4 EBacc pillars
pt_ebaceng_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
pt_ebachum_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
pt_ebaclan_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc language pillar
pt_ebacmat_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
pt_eballsci_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering three out of four single sciences
pt_ent_comb_sciPercentage of pupils entering combined science
pt_ent_hist_geogPercentage of pupils entering history and geography
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_entered_artPercentage of pupils entering any arts subject
pt_entered_arts_qualPercentage of pupils entering any arts qualification
pt_entered_music_qualPercentage of pupils entering any music qualification
pt_entry_1Percentage of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_multilan_ePercentage of pupils entering more than one modern foreign language
pt_triplesci_ePercentage of pupils entering biology, chemistry, and physics
religious_denominationSchool religious character
sexSex
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_att8_ebacSum of Attainment 8 scores for EBacc element
t_att8_engSum of Attainment 8 scores for English element
t_att8_matSum of Attainment 8 scores for maths element
t_att8_openSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element
t_att8_open_gSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - GCSE only
t_att8_open_ngSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - non-GCSE only
t_ebac_fillTotal number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
t_ebac2sci_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_ebaccsubjent_0Number of pupils entering 0 EBacc pillars
t_ebaccsubjent_1Number of pupils entering 1 EBacc pillar
t_ebaccsubjent_2Number of pupils entering 2 EBacc pillars
t_ebaccsubjent_3Number of pupils entering 3 EBacc pillars
t_ebaccsubjent_4Number of pupils entering 4 EBacc pillars
t_ebaceng_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
t_ebachum_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebaclan_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc languge pillar
t_ebacmat_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
t_eballsci_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering three out of four single sciences
t_ebptseng_llSum of EBacc APS scores for English pillar
t_ebptshumSum of EBacc APS scores for humanities pillar
t_ebptslanSum of EBacc APS scores for language pillar
t_ebptsmatSum of EBacc APS scores for maths pillar
t_ebptssciSum of EBacc APS scores for science pillar
t_ent_comb_sciNumber of pupils entering combined science
t_ent_hist_geogNumber of pupils entering history and geography
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_entered_artNumber of pupils entering any arts subject
t_entered_arts_qualNumber of pupils entering any arts qualification
t_entered_music_qualNumber of pupils entering any music qualification
t_entry_1Number of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_multilan_eNumber of pupils entering more than one modern foreign language
t_open_fillTotal number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
t_p8ebacSum of Progress 8 scores for EBacc element
t_p8engSum of Progress 8 scores for English element
t_p8matSum of Progress 8 scores for maths element
t_p8openSum of Progress 8 scores for open element
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
t_triplesci_eNumber of pupils entering biology, chemistry, and physics
Footnotes
  1. Establishment types included in the establishment type groupings can be found in the glossary: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/glossary
  2. Pupils at university technical colleges (UTCs), studio schools and further education colleges with key stage 4 provision typically attend that school for only 2 years, compared to 5 years for pupils in most secondary schools. These establishments also offer specialist curriculum. As a result, the Progress 8 data for these schools is not directly comparable with the Progress 8 data for other schools. The government’s position is that it is not appropriate to expect the same rates of EBacc entry from these types of provision and that each school should decide on a case by case basis whether its specialist curriculum is compatible with the full EBacc. This should be borne in mind when reviewing the performance data for these types of provisions.
  3. Selective areas include local authorities where more than 25% of state-funded secondary places are in selective schools. These local authorities are Bexley, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Medway, Slough, Southend-on-Sea, Sutton, Torbay, Trafford and Wirral.
  4. Progress 8 was not published in 2020 or 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  6. EBacc science includes double award GCSE for pupils on the combined science pathway or the average of a pupil's best two science grades for pupils on the single science pathway (i.e., where pupils enter three of biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics).
  7. The open element of Attainment 8 contains the three highest point scores in any three other subjects eligible for performance tables, including English language or literature (if not counted in the English slot), further GCSE qualifications (including English Baccalaureate subjects) or any other non-GCSE qualifications on the DfE approved list.
  8. For the number of slots filled, entries that were awarded U grades or other qualifications scoring 0 points are counted as a non-filled slot.
  9. Subjects included in the 'entered art' indicator include: Applied Art and Design, Art and Design, Drama, Media/Film/TV, Music, Dance and Performing Arts.
  10. Changes were made to the methodology for calculating performance data due to the commitment not to use qualification results awarded between January 2020 and August 2021 in future measures. GCSE exams returned in 2022 and grades were awarded at a midpoint between 2021 and pre-pandemic grading. In 2023, there was a return to pre-pandemic grading, with some protections. Comparisons to 2020, 2021, and 2022 should be made with caution.
  11. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.

National characteristics data

Filename
202324_national_char_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2018/19 to 2023/24
Content
National level headline performance measures in state-funded schools broken down by pupil and school characteristics since 2018/19.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
admission_typeSchool admissions policy
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
establishment_type_groupSchool type
ethnicity_majorMajor ethnic group
ethnicity_minorMinor ethnic group
first_languageFirst language
free_school_mealsFree school meals status
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
religious_denominationSchool religious character
sen_primary_needSpecial educational needs - primary need
sen_provisionSpecial educational needs - provision
sen_statusSpecial educational needs - status
sexSex
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Establishment types included in the establishment type groupings can be found in the glossary: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/glossary
  2. Pupils at university technical colleges (UTCs), studio schools and further education colleges with key stage 4 provision typically attend that school for only 2 years, compared to 5 years for pupils in most secondary schools. These establishments also offer specialist curriculum. As a result, the Progress 8 data for these schools is not directly comparable with the Progress 8 data for other schools. The government’s position is that it is not appropriate to expect the same rates of EBacc entry from these types of provision and that each school should decide on a case by case basis whether its specialist curriculum is compatible with the full EBacc. This should be borne in mind when reviewing the performance data for these types of provisions.
  3. Further education colleges with key stage 4 provision do not complete the school census. Therefore, their pupils are not included in the majority of characteristics breakdowns. Since 2015/16, their pupils have been included in free school meals and disadvantaged breakdowns.
  4. Selective areas include local authorities where more than 25% of state-funded secondary places are in selective schools. These local authorities are Bexley, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Medway, Slough, Southend-on-Sea, Sutton, Torbay, Trafford and Wirral.
  5. Sub totals for EAL and SEN breakdowns may not sum to the grand total due to a small number of pupils with missing information.
  6. Unclassified includes pupils for whom the information was not obtained, refused or could not be determined.
  7. Progress 8 was not published in 2020 or 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  8. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  9. Changes were made to the methodology for calculating performance data due to the commitment not to use qualification results awarded between January 2020 and August 2021 in future measures. GCSE exams returned in 2022 and grades were awarded at a midpoint between 2021 and pre-pandemic grading. In 2023, there was a return to pre-pandemic grading, with some protections. Comparisons to 2020, 2021, and 2022 should be made with caution.
  10. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.

National characteristics summary

Filename
202324_characteristics_summary_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2018/19 to 2023/24
Content
National level headline performance measures in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics since 2018/19.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
breakdownPupil characteristic
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Sub totals for EAL and SEN breakdowns may not sum to the grand total due to a small number of pupils with missing information.

Local authority data

Filename
202324_la_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; National; Regional
Time period
2018/19 to 2023/24
Content
Local authority and regional level performance measures in state-funded schools since 2018/19.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_att8_ebacAverage Attainment 8 score for EBacc element
avg_att8_engAverage Attainment 8 score for English element
avg_att8_matAverage Attainment 8 score for maths element
avg_att8_openAverage Attainment 8 score for open element
avg_att8_open_gAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - GCSE only
avg_att8_open_ngAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - non-GCSE only
avg_ebac_fillAverage number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_ebptseng_llAverage EBacc APS score for English pillar
avg_ebptshumAverage EBacc APS score for humanities pillar
avg_ebptslanAverage EBacc APS score for language pillar
avg_ebptsmatAverage EBacc APS score for maths pillar
avg_ebptssciAverage EBacc APS score for science pillar
avg_open_fillAverage number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_p8ebacAverage Progress 8 score for EBacc element
avg_p8engAverage Progress 8 score for English element
avg_p8matAverage Progress 8 score for maths element
avg_p8openAverage Progress 8 score for open element
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
p8ebac_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8ebac_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8eng_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for English element
p8eng_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for English element
p8mat_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8mat_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8open_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for open element
p8open_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for open element
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebac2sci_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_ebaceng_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
pt_ebachum_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
pt_ebaclan_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc language pillar
pt_ebacmat_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_entry_1Percentage of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
sexSex
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_att8_ebacSum of Attainment 8 scores for EBacc element
t_att8_engSum of Attainment 8 scores for English element
t_att8_matSum of Attainment 8 scores for maths element
t_att8_openSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element
t_att8_open_gSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - GCSE only
t_att8_open_ngSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - non-GCSE only
t_ebac_fillTotal number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
t_ebac2sci_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_ebaceng_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
t_ebachum_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebaclan_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc languge pillar
t_ebacmat_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebptseng_llSum of EBacc APS scores for English pillar
t_ebptshumSum of EBacc APS scores for humanities pillar
t_ebptslanSum of EBacc APS scores for language pillar
t_ebptsmatSum of EBacc APS scores for maths pillar
t_ebptssciSum of EBacc APS scores for science pillar
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_entry_1Number of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_open_fillTotal number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
t_p8ebacSum of Progress 8 scores for EBacc element
t_p8engSum of Progress 8 scores for English element
t_p8matSum of Progress 8 scores for maths element
t_p8openSum of Progress 8 scores for open element
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. Progress 8 was not published in 2020 or 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  4. EBacc science includes double award GCSE for pupils on the combined science pathway or the average of a pupil's best two science grades for pupils on the single science pathway (i.e., where pupils enter three of biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics).
  5. The open element of Attainment 8 contains the three highest point scores in any three other subjects eligible for performance tables, including English language or literature (if not counted in the English slot), further GCSE qualifications (including English Baccalaureate subjects) or any other non-GCSE qualifications on the DfE approved list.
  6. For the number of slots filled, entries that were awarded U grades or other qualifications scoring 0 points are counted as a non-filled slot.
  7. Changes were made to the methodology for calculating performance data due to the commitment not to use qualification results awarded between January 2020 and August 2021 in future measures. GCSE exams returned in 2022 and grades were awarded at a midpoint between 2021 and pre-pandemic grading. In 2023, there was a return to pre-pandemic grading, with some protections. Comparisons to 2020, 2021, and 2022 should be made with caution.
  8. c = a cell that has been suppressed due to low number of pupils. Suppression was applied where deemed necessary for all data up to 2018/19. For 2019/20, DfE suppression policy changed. For 2020 and 2021 results where a geographical area contains only one school (for example Isles of Scilly) the data for that area has been suppressed. This is in line with the announcement that school level data would not be published using either summer 2020 or summer 2021 exam grades awarded. Data has not being supressed at local authority or national level from 2022 onwards.
  9. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.

Local authority characteristics data

Filename
202324_la_char_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; National; Regional
Time period
2018/19 to 2023/24
Content
Local authority and regional headline performance measures in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics since 2018/19.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
ethnicity_majorMajor ethnic group
ethnicity_minorMinor ethnic group
first_languageFirst language
free_school_mealsFree school meals status
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
sen_provisionSpecial educational needs - provision
sen_statusSpecial educational needs - status
sexSex
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. Sub totals for EAL and SEN breakdowns may not sum to the grand total due to a small number of pupils with missing information.
  3. Unclassified includes pupils for whom the information was not obtained, refused or could not be determined.
  4. Progress 8 was not published in 2020 or 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  6. Changes were made to the methodology for calculating performance data due to the commitment not to use qualification results awarded between January 2020 and August 2021 in future measures. GCSE exams returned in 2022 and grades were awarded at a midpoint between 2021 and pre-pandemic grading. In 2023, there was a return to pre-pandemic grading, with some protections. Comparisons to 2020, 2021, and 2022 should be made with caution.
  7. c = a cell that has been suppressed due to low number of pupils. Suppression was applied where deemed necessary for all data up to 2018/19. For 2019/20, DfE suppression policy changed. For 2020 and 2021 results where a geographical area contains only one school (for example Isles of Scilly) the data for that area has been suppressed. This is in line with the announcement that school level data would not be published using either summer 2020 or summer 2021 exam grades awarded. Data has not being supressed at local authority or national level from 2022 onwards.
  8. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.

Subject pupil level data

Filename
202324_subject_pupil_level_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level pupil entries and achievements across subjects by establishment type for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
admission_typeSchool admissions policy
establishment_type_groupSchool type
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of pupils achieving the grade
percentage_achievingPercentage of pupils achieving the grade
qualification_typeQualification
religious_denominationSchool religious character
sexSex
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Establishment types included in the establishment type groupings can be found in the glossary: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/glossary
  2. Selective areas include local authorities where more than 25% of state-funded secondary places are in selective schools. These local authorities are Bexley, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Medway, Slough, Southend-on-Sea, Sutton, Torbay, Trafford and Wirral.
  3. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  4. Any science includes Astronomy, Electronics, Environmental Science and Geology.
  5. Any Design and Technology includes Design and Technology Engineering and Product Design qualifications.
  6. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.
  7. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.
  8. Changes were made to the methodology for calculating performance data due to the commitment not to use qualification results awarded between January 2020 and August 2021 in future measures. GCSE exams returned in 2022 and grades were awarded at a midpoint between 2021 and pre-pandemic grading. In 2023, there was a return to pre-pandemic grading, with some protections. Comparisons to 2020, 2021, and 2022 should be made with caution.
  9. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.

Subject pupil level characteristic data

Filename
202324_subject_pupil_level_char_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level pupil entries and achievements across subjects in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
breakdownPupil characteristic
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of pupils achieving the grade
percentage_achievingPercentage of pupils achieving the grade
qualification_typeQualification
sexSex
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Sub totals for EAL and SEN breakdowns may not sum to the grand total due to a small number of pupils with missing information.

Subject pupil level local authority data

Filename
202324_subject_pupil_level_la_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
Local authority and regional level pupil entries and achievements across subjects in state-funded schools for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of pupils achieving the grade
percentage_achievingPercentage of pupils achieving the grade
qualification_typeQualification
sexSex
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  3. Any science includes Astronomy, Electronics, Environmental Science and Geology.
  4. Any Design and Technology includes Design and Technology Engineering and Product Design qualifications.
  5. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.
  6. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.

Subject entry level data

Filename
202324_subject_entry_level_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level number of GCSE entries achieving each grade across subjects in all schools for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of exams achieving the grade
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  2. Any science includes Astronomy, Electronics, Environmental Science and Geology.
  3. Any Design and Technology includes Design and Technology Engineering and Product Design qualifications.
  4. Grade U refers to pupils' results which are ungraded or unclassified.
  5. Grade X refers to pupils who were absent or whose results are pending.
  6. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.
  7. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.

Subject timeseries data

Filename
202324_subject_timeseries_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2009/10 to 2023/24
Content
National level percentage of GCSE (and equivalent for unreformed GCSEs) entries achieving each grade across subjects in all schools for pupils at the end of KS4 in each year since 2009/10.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
gradeGrade
percentage_achievingPercentage of entries achieving the grade
sexSex
subjectSubject
total_exam_entriesNumber of entries in the subject
Footnotes
  1. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  2. Total number of entries includes entries awarded U and X grades.
  3. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.
  4. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.
  5. c = a cell that has been suppressed due to low number of pupils. Suppression was applied where deemed necessary for all data up to 2018/19. For 2019/20, DfE suppression policy changed. For 2020 and 2021 results where a geographical area contains only one school (for example Isles of Scilly) the data for that area has been suppressed. This is in line with the announcement that school level data would not be published using either summer 2020 or summer 2021 exam grades awarded. Data has not being supressed at local authority or national level from 2022 onwards.
  6. In 2017, new reformed GCSEs (which use the 9-1 grade scale) were introduced into secondary school performance tables in a phased approach. Unreformed subjects continued to be graded using the A* to G system. From 2020 onwards all GCSEs are now reformed and use the 9-1 grading scale.
  7. Where subjects have been combined into a group (e.g. Other Modern Languages) and a pupil has two or more entries, each result in each subject is counted.
  8. Only GCSEs and established GCSE equivalents (Cambridge International certificates and Edexcel level 1/2 certificates) are included in this data. Excludes Double Awards.

Subject year of entry data

Filename
202324_subject_year_entry_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level percentage of GCSE entries in pupils’ penultimate and final year in all schools for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
number_pupilsNumber of pupils
percentagePercentage of pupils
subjectSubject
test_yearSchool year when the exam was sat
Footnotes
  1. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  2. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.

Local authority district and region of pupil residence data

Filename
202324_pr_lad_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district; National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
Pupil residency based local authority district, regional, and national level headline performance measures in state-funded schools in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. 905 pupils are not included because their residency was unknown due to missing or invalid postcode information or because they were not resident in England.
  3. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.

IDACI decile and degree of rurality of pupil residence data

Filename
202324_pr_ruralurban_idaci_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
Pupil residency based regional and national level headline performance measures in state-funded schools by regional characteristics in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
idaci_decileIncome Deprivation Affecting Children Indices (IDACI) decile
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pupil_residency_detailDegree of rurality - pupil residency
ru11ind_pupil_residencyRurality - Pupil residency
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. 905 pupils are not included because their residency was unknown due to missing or invalid postcode information or because they were not resident in England.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.

Local authority district and region of school location data by FSM and disadvantage status

Filename
202324_sl_lad_fsm_dis_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district; National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
School location based regional and national level performance measures in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_att8_ebacAverage Attainment 8 score for EBacc element
avg_att8_engAverage Attainment 8 score for English element
avg_att8_matAverage Attainment 8 score for maths element
avg_att8_openAverage Attainment 8 score for open element
avg_att8_open_gAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - GCSE only
avg_att8_open_ngAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - non-GCSE only
avg_ebac_fillAverage number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_ebptseng_llAverage EBacc APS score for English pillar
avg_ebptshumAverage EBacc APS score for humanities pillar
avg_ebptslanAverage EBacc APS score for language pillar
avg_ebptsmatAverage EBacc APS score for maths pillar
avg_ebptssciAverage EBacc APS score for science pillar
avg_open_fillAverage number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_p8ebacAverage Progress 8 score for EBacc element
avg_p8engAverage Progress 8 score for English element
avg_p8matAverage Progress 8 score for maths element
avg_p8openAverage Progress 8 score for open element
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
free_school_mealsFree school meals status
p8ebac_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8ebac_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8eng_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for English element
p8eng_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for English element
p8mat_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8mat_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8open_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for open element
p8open_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for open element
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebac2sci_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_ebaceng_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
pt_ebachum_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
pt_ebaclan_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc language pillar
pt_ebacmat_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_entry_1Percentage of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_att8_ebacSum of Attainment 8 scores for EBacc element
t_att8_engSum of Attainment 8 scores for English element
t_att8_matSum of Attainment 8 scores for maths element
t_att8_openSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element
t_att8_open_gSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - GCSE only
t_att8_open_ngSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - non-GCSE only
t_ebac_fillTotal number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
t_ebac2sci_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_ebaceng_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
t_ebachum_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebaclan_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc languge pillar
t_ebacmat_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebptseng_llSum of EBacc APS scores for English pillar
t_ebptshumSum of EBacc APS scores for humanities pillar
t_ebptslanSum of EBacc APS scores for language pillar
t_ebptsmatSum of EBacc APS scores for maths pillar
t_ebptssciSum of EBacc APS scores for science pillar
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_entry_1Number of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_open_fillTotal number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
t_p8ebacSum of Progress 8 scores for EBacc element
t_p8engSum of Progress 8 scores for English element
t_p8matSum of Progress 8 scores for maths element
t_p8openSum of Progress 8 scores for open element
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  3. EBacc science includes double award GCSE for pupils on the combined science pathway or the average of a pupil's best two science grades for pupils on the single science pathway (i.e., where pupils enter three of biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics).
  4. The open element of Attainment 8 contains the three highest point scores in any three other subjects eligible for performance tables, including English language or literature (if not counted in the English slot), further GCSE qualifications (including English Baccalaureate subjects) or any other non-GCSE qualifications on the DfE approved list.
  5. For the number of slots filled, entries that were awarded U grades or other qualifications scoring 0 points are counted as a non-filled slot.

Degree of rurality of school location data

Filename
202324_sl_ruralurban_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
School location based regional and national level headline performance measures in state-funded schools by regional degree of rurality in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
ru11ind_school_locationDegree of rurality - school location
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.

Parliamentary constituency of school location data

Filename
202324_sl_pcon_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National; Parliamentary constituency
Time period
2023/24
Content
School location based parliamentary constituency and national level headline performance measures in state-funded schools in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Local authority, region, parliamentary constituency and the total (state-funded sector) figures cover achievements in state-funded schools only. They do not include pupils recently arrived from overseas and so will not match with state-funded figures in the national tables.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.

Local authority alternative provision data

Filename
202324_ap_la_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; National; Regional
Time period
2023/24
Content
Local authority and regional level performance measures in alternative provision in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_att8_ebacAverage Attainment 8 score for EBacc element
avg_att8_engAverage Attainment 8 score for English element
avg_att8_matAverage Attainment 8 score for maths element
avg_att8_openAverage Attainment 8 score for open element
avg_att8_open_gAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - GCSE only
avg_att8_open_ngAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - non-GCSE only
avg_ebac_fillAverage number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_ebptseng_llAverage EBacc APS score for English pillar
avg_ebptshumAverage EBacc APS score for humanities pillar
avg_ebptslanAverage EBacc APS score for language pillar
avg_ebptsmatAverage EBacc APS score for maths pillar
avg_ebptssciAverage EBacc APS score for science pillar
avg_open_fillAverage number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_p8ebacAverage Progress 8 score for EBacc element
avg_p8engAverage Progress 8 score for English element
avg_p8matAverage Progress 8 score for maths element
avg_p8openAverage Progress 8 score for open element
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
p8ebac_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8ebac_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8eng_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for English element
p8eng_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for English element
p8mat_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8mat_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8open_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for open element
p8open_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for open element
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebac2sci_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_ebaceng_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
pt_ebachum_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
pt_ebaclan_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc language pillar
pt_ebacmat_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_entry_1Percentage of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_att8_ebacSum of Attainment 8 scores for EBacc element
t_att8_engSum of Attainment 8 scores for English element
t_att8_matSum of Attainment 8 scores for maths element
t_att8_openSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element
t_att8_open_gSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - GCSE only
t_att8_open_ngSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - non-GCSE only
t_ebac_fillTotal number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
t_ebac2sci_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_ebaceng_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
t_ebachum_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebaclan_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc languge pillar
t_ebacmat_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebptseng_llSum of EBacc APS scores for English pillar
t_ebptshumSum of EBacc APS scores for humanities pillar
t_ebptslanSum of EBacc APS scores for language pillar
t_ebptsmatSum of EBacc APS scores for maths pillar
t_ebptssciSum of EBacc APS scores for science pillar
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_entry_1Number of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_open_fillTotal number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
t_p8ebacSum of Progress 8 scores for EBacc element
t_p8engSum of Progress 8 scores for English element
t_p8matSum of Progress 8 scores for maths element
t_p8openSum of Progress 8 scores for open element
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Pupils also registered at an institution normally included within the Secondary School Performance Tables are excluded from the Alternative Provision data.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  3. EBacc science includes double award GCSE for pupils on the combined science pathway or the average of a pupil's best two science grades for pupils on the single science pathway (i.e., where pupils enter three of biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics).
  4. The open element of Attainment 8 contains the three highest point scores in any three other subjects eligible for performance tables, including English language or literature (if not counted in the English slot), further GCSE qualifications (including English Baccalaureate subjects) or any other non-GCSE qualifications on the DfE approved list.
  5. For the number of slots filled, entries that were awarded U grades or other qualifications scoring 0 points are counted as a non-filled slot.

GCSE subject alternative provision data

Filename
202324_subject_entry_level_ap_gcse_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level number of GCSE entries achieving each grade across subjects in alternative provision for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of pupils achieving the grade
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Pupils also registered at an institution normally included within the Secondary School Performance Tables are excluded from the Alternative Provision data.
  2. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  3. Any science includes Astronomy, Electronics, Environmental Science and Geology.
  4. Any Design and Technology includes Design and Technology Engineering and Product Design qualifications.
  5. Grade U refers to pupils' results which are ungraded or unclassified.
  6. Grade X refers to pupils who were absent or whose results are pending.
  7. Combined Science GCSE is a Double Award and is included in this table for the purpose of comparison with other Science subjects.
  8. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.

Vocational subject alternative provision data

Filename
202324_subject_pupil_level_ap_vocational_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level pupil entries and achievements across subjects in alternative provision for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
gradeGrade
number_achievingNumber of pupils achieving the grade
percentage_achievingPercentage of pupils achieving the grade
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Pupils also registered at an institution normally included within the Secondary School Performance Tables are excluded from the Alternative Provision data.
  2. Discounting has been applied. For further information please see the discounting guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores (opens in a new tab)).
  3. For pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24, where pupils achieved qualifications in subjects between January 2020 and August 2021, we will not use results from these qualifications. The entries into the qualifications are still counted.

National academies data

Filename
202324_national_academies_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level headline performance measures in academies by the number of years the academies have been open in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
establishment_type_groupSchool type
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_entry_1Percentage of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_entry_1Number of pupils entering at least 1 GCSE or equivalent
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
years_openThe number of academic years the school has been open
Footnotes
  1. Establishment types included in the establishment type groupings can be found in the glossary: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/glossary
  2. Includes schools that were open before 12 September of the academic year. One academic year is between 12th September of one year to the 11th September the following year.
  3. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.

Key stage 2 to 4 transition matrices GCSE subjects

Filename
202324_subject_entry_level_transition_matrices_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level number of GCSE entries achieving each grade across subjects in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics, including KS2 scaled score, for pupils at the end of KS4 in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
all_gradesTotal number of entries
breakdownPupil characteristic
ks2_scaled_score_groupKey stage 2 scaled score group
num_1Number of grade 1s
num_11Number of grade 11s
num_2Number of grade 2s
num_21Number of grade 21s
num_22Number of grade 22s
num_3Number of grade 3s
num_32Number of grade 32s
num_33Number of grade 33s
num_4Number of grade 4s
num_43Number of grade 43s
num_44Number of grade 44s
num_5Number of grade 5s
num_54Number of grade 54s
num_55Number of grade 55s
num_6Number of grade 6s
num_65Number of grade 65s
num_66Number of grade 66s
num_7Number of grade 7s
num_76Number of grade 76s
num_77Number of grade 77s
num_8Number of grade 8s
num_87Number of grade 87s
num_88Number of grade 88s
num_9Number of grade 9s
num_98Number of grade 98s
num_99Number of grade 99s
num_covid_impactedNumber of COVID impacted grades
num_uNumber of grade Us
num_xNumber of grade Xs
perc_1Percentage grade 1s
perc_11Percentage grade 11s
perc_2Percentage grade 2s
perc_21Percentage grade 21s
perc_22Percentage grade 22s
perc_3Percentage grade 3s
perc_32Percentage grade 32s
perc_33Percentage grade 33s
perc_4Percentage grade 4s
perc_43Percentage grade 43s
perc_44Percentage grade 44s
perc_5Percentage grade 5s
perc_54Percentage grade 54s
perc_55Percentage grade 55s
perc_6Percentage grade 6s
perc_65Percentage grade 65s
perc_66Percentage grade 66s
perc_7Percentage grade 7s
perc_76Percentage grade 76s
perc_77Percentage grade 77s
perc_8Percentage grade 8s
perc_87Percentage grade 87s
perc_88Percentage grade 88s
perc_9Percentage grade 9s
perc_98Percentage grade 98s
perc_99Percentage grade 99s
perc_covid_impactedPercentage COVID impacted grades
perc_uPercentage grade Us
perc_xPercentage grade Xs
subjectSubject

Key stage 2 to 4 transition matrices KS4 measures

Filename
202324_national_transition_matrices_measures_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2023/24
Content
National level English and maths achievement measures and EBacc measures in state-funded schools by pupil characteristics, including KS2 scaled score, in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
basics_94_achievedNumber of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_94_not_achievedNumber of pupils not achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_94_perc_achievedPercentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_94_perc_not_achievedPercentage of pupils not achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_95_achievedNumber of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_95_not_achievedNumber of pupils not achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_95_perc_achievedPercentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
basics_95_perc_not_achievedPercentage of pupils not achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
breakdownPupil characteristic
ebacc_94_achievedNumber of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_94_not_achievedNumber of pupils not achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_94_perc_achievedPercentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_94_perc_not_achievedPercentage of pupils not achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_95_achievedNumber of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_95_not_achievedNumber of pupils not achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_95_perc_achievedPercentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_95_perc_not_achievedPercentage of pupils not achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
ebacc_all_enteredNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
ebacc_all_not_enteredNumber of pupils not entering the EBacc
ebacc_all_perc_enteredPercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
ebacc_all_perc_not_enteredPercentage of pupils not entering the EBacc
ks2_scaled_score_groupKey stage 2 scaled score group

Disadvantage gap index data

Filename
202324_disadvantage_gap_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2010/11 to 2023/24
Content
Disadvantaged attainment gap index in state-funded schools since 2009/10.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
disadvantaged_attainment_gap_indexDisadvantaged attainment gap index

Average GCSE grades for English and Maths

Filename
202324_engmath_avggrade_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2018/19 to 2023/24
Content
Average English language and maths grades in state-funded schools since 2022/23, includes comparison in 2018/19.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_gradeAverage GCSE grade
subjectSubject

National multi-academy trusts data by pupil characteristics

Filename
202324_ks4_multi_academy_trusts_pupil_char_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2021/22 to 2023/24
Content
National level headline performance measures in multi-academy trusts by pupil characteristics and eligibility for MAT performance tables since 2021/22.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
establishment_type_groupAcademy type
ethnicity_majorMajor ethnic group
ethnicity_minorMinor ethnic group
first_languageFirst language
mat_performance_tables_eligilbityPerformance tables eligibility of the academy
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
prior_attainmentKS2 prior attainment status
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
sen_statusSpecial educational needs - status
sexSex
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
Footnotes
  1. Pupils at university technical colleges (UTCs), studio schools and further education colleges with key stage 4 provision typically attend that school for only 2 years, compared to 5 years for pupils in most secondary schools. These establishments also offer specialist curriculum. As a result, the Progress 8 data for these schools is not directly comparable with the Progress 8 data for other schools. The government’s position is that it is not appropriate to expect the same rates of EBacc entry from these types of provision and that each school should decide on a case by case basis whether its specialist curriculum is compatible with the full EBacc. This should be borne in mind when reviewing the performance data for these types of provisions.
  2. Sub totals for EAL and SEN breakdowns may not sum to the grand total due to a small number of pupils with missing information.
  3. Unclassified includes pupils for whom the information was not obtained, refused or could not be determined.
  4. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  5. Multi-academy trusts (MAT) were eligible for the MAT performance measures if they had at least three mainstream academies with results at KS4 and those academies had been in the MAT for at least three full academic years (since 12 September 2021).

National multi-academy trusts data by trust characteristics

Filename
202324_ks4_multi_academy_trusts_mat_char_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2021/22 to 2023/24
Content
National level headline performance measures in multi-academy trusts by academy/trust characteristics and eligibility for MAT performance tables since 2021/22.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
establishment_type_groupAcademy type
mat_performance_tables_eligilbityPerformance tables eligibility of the academy
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of schools
trust_size_mainstreamNumber of mainstream academies in the trust
years_in_trustNumber of years the academy has been in the trust
Footnotes
  1. Pupils at university technical colleges (UTCs), studio schools and further education colleges with key stage 4 provision typically attend that school for only 2 years, compared to 5 years for pupils in most secondary schools. These establishments also offer specialist curriculum. As a result, the Progress 8 data for these schools is not directly comparable with the Progress 8 data for other schools. The government’s position is that it is not appropriate to expect the same rates of EBacc entry from these types of provision and that each school should decide on a case by case basis whether its specialist curriculum is compatible with the full EBacc. This should be borne in mind when reviewing the performance data for these types of provisions.
  2. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  3. Multi-academy trusts (MAT) were eligible for the MAT performance measures if they had at least three mainstream academies with results at KS4 and those academies had been in the MAT for at least three full academic years (since 12 September 2021).

Key stage 4 institution level 2024 - Schools and colleges

Filename
202324_school_performancetables_performance_measures_data_revised.csv
Geographic levels
School
Time period
2023/24
Content
School performance tables data in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
avg_att8Average Attainment 8 score
avg_att8_ebacAverage Attainment 8 score for EBacc element
avg_att8_engAverage Attainment 8 score for English element
avg_att8_matAverage Attainment 8 score for maths element
avg_att8_openAverage Attainment 8 score for open element
avg_att8_open_gAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - GCSE only
avg_att8_open_ngAverage Attainment 8 score for open element - non-GCSE only
avg_ebac_fillAverage number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score
avg_gcse_eAverage number of GCSE entries
avg_ks4_eAverage number of KS4 entries
avg_open_fillAverage number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
avg_p8ebacAverage Progress 8 score for EBacc element
avg_p8engAverage Progress 8 score for English element
avg_p8matAverage Progress 8 score for maths element
avg_p8openAverage Progress 8 score for open element
avg_p8origAverage unadjusted Progress 8 score
avg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score
avg_vahumAverage EBacc humanities value added score
avg_valanAverage EBacc languages value added score
avg_vasciAverage EBacc science value added score
avg_volume_eAverage number of entries without discounting
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
first_languageFirst language
mobilityMobility status
p8ebac_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8ebac_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for EBacc element
p8eng_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for English element
p8eng_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for English element
p8mat_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8mat_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for maths element
p8open_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval for open element
p8open_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval for open element
p8orig_ci_lowUnadjusted Progress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8orig_ci_uppUnadjusted Progress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
prior_attainmentKS2 prior attainment status
pt_5em_94Percentage of pupils achieving 5+ level 2 passes including English and maths
pt_adjp8Percentage of pupils with an adjusted Progress 8 score
pt_anypassPercentage of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
pt_ebac2sci_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc science pillar
pt_ebac2sci_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
pt_ebacc_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc
pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc
pt_ebaceng_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc English pillar
pt_ebaceng_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
pt_ebachum_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc humanities pillar
pt_ebachum_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
pt_ebaclan_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc language pillar
pt_ebaclan_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc language pillar
pt_ebacmat_91Percentage of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc maths pillar
pt_ebacmat_ePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
pt_entbasicsPercentage of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
pt_inhumvacalcPercentage of pupils included in EBacc humanities value added measure
pt_inlanvacalcPercentage of pupils included in EBacc languages value added measure
pt_inp8calcPercentage of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
pt_inscivacalcPercentage of pupils included in EBacc science value added measure
pt_l2basics_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
pt_multilan_ePercentage of pupils entering more than one modern foreign language
pt_triplesci_ePercentage of pupils entering biology, chemistry, and physics
pt_volume_covidimpacted_ePercentage of entries without discounting that were COVID impacted
sexSex
t_5em_94Number of pupils achieving 5+ level 2 passes including English and maths
t_adjp8Number of pupils with an adjusted Progress 8 score
t_anypassNumber of pupils achieving any passes at GCSE or equivalent
t_att8Sum of Attainment 8 scores
t_att8_ebacSum of Attainment 8 scores for EBacc element
t_att8_engSum of Attainment 8 scores for English element
t_att8_matSum of Attainment 8 scores for maths element
t_att8_openSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element
t_att8_open_gSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - GCSE only
t_att8_open_ngSum of Attainment 8 scores for open element - non-GCSE only
t_ebac_fillTotal number of EBacc slots filled for Attainment 8
t_ebac2sci_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc science pillar
t_ebac2sci_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc science pillar
t_ebacc_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the Ebacc
t_ebacc_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc
t_ebacc_e_ptq_eeNumber of pupils entering the EBacc
t_ebaccapsSum of EBacc APS scores
t_ebaceng_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc English pillar
t_ebaceng_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc English pillar
t_ebachum_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebachum_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc humanities pillar
t_ebaclan_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc language pillar
t_ebaclan_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc languge pillar
t_ebacmat_91Number of pupils achieving grades 1 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the EBacc maths pillar
t_ebacmat_eNumber of pupils entering the EBacc maths pillar
t_entbasicsNumber of pupils entering English and maths GCSEs
t_gcse_eTotal number of GCSE entries
t_inhumvacalcNumber of pupils included in EBacc humanities value added measure
t_inlanvacalcNumber of pupils included in EBacc languages value added measure
t_inp8calcNumber of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_inscivacalcNumber of pupils included in EBacc science value added measure
t_ks4_eTotal number of KS4 entries
t_l2basics_94Number of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_l2basics_95Number of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
t_multilan_eNumber of pupils entering more than one modern foreign language
t_open_fillTotal number of open slots filled for Attainment 8
t_p8ebacSum of Progress 8 scores for EBacc element
t_p8engSum of Progress 8 scores for English element
t_p8matSum of Progress 8 scores for maths element
t_p8openSum of Progress 8 scores for open element
t_p8origSum of unadjusted Progress 8 scores
t_p8scoreSum of Progress 8 scores
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_triplesci_eNumber of pupils entering biology, chemistry, and physics
t_vahumSum of EBacc humanities value added scores
t_valanSum of EBacc languages value added scores
t_vasciSum of EBacc science value added scores
t_volume_covidimpacted_eNumber of COVID impacted entries without discounting
t_volume_eTotal number of entries without discounting
vahum_ci_lowEBacc humanities lower 95% confidence interval
vahum_ci_uppEBacc humanities upper 95% confidence interval
valan_ci_lowEBacc languages lower 95% confidence interval
valan_ci_uppEBacc languages upper 95% confidence interval
vasci_ci_lowEBacc science lower 95% confidence interval
vasci_ci_uppEBacc science upper 95% confidence interval

Key stage 4 institution level 2024 - Multi-academy trusts (performance)

Filename
202324_ks4_multi_academy_trusts_performancetables_performance_measures_revised.csv
Geographic levels
MAT
Time period
2023/24
Content
Multi-academy trust performance tables data. Performance measures in multi-academy trusts that are eligible for the performance tables in 2023/24.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
disadvantageDisadvantaged status
p8score_ci_lowProgress 8 lower 95% confidence interval
p8score_ci_uppProgress 8 upper 95% confidence interval
pt_inp8calcPercentage of pupils included in Progress 8 measure
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
wgtavg_att8Average Attainment 8 score (weighted average)
wgtavg_ebaccapsAverage EBacc APS score (weighted average)
wgtavg_p8scoreAverage Progress 8 score (weighted average)
wgtavg_pt_ebacc_94Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in the Ebacc (weighted average)
wgtavg_pt_ebacc_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in the Ebacc (weighted average)
wgtavg_pt_ebacc_e_ptq_eePercentage of pupils entering the EBacc (weighted average)
wgtavg_pt_l2basics_95Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs (weighted average)
Footnotes
  1. A Progress 8 score of 1.0 means pupils make on average a grade more progress than the national average of pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools. Progress 8 should be interpreted alongside the associated confidence intervals. If the confidence intervals cross 0, then progress is not significantly different compared to pupils with similar KS2 prior attainment in mainstream schools.
  2. Mainstream academies were eligible for the multi-academy trust (MAT) performance tables measures if they had been in the MAT for at least three full academic years (since 12 September 2021).

Key stage 4 institution level 2024 - Multi-academy trusts (trust information)

Filename
202324_ks4_multi_academy_trusts_performancetables_mat_information_revised.csv
Geographic levels
MAT
Time period
2023/24
Content
Multi-academy trust level characteristics, includes the Progress 8 banding
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
academy_eligibilityPerformance tables eligibility of the academy
avg_ks2scaledscoreAverage Key Stage 2 scaled score
p8_bandingProgress 8 banding
pt_disadvantagedPercentage of pupils who are disadvantaged
pt_ealPercentage of pupils who have English as an additional language
pt_not_disadvantagedPercentage of pupils who are not disadvantaged
pt_senPercentage of pupils who have special educational needs
t_pupilsNumber of pupils at the end of KS4
t_schoolsNumber of academies
t_schools_3yearsNumber of academies in MAT for 3 years
t_schools_4yearsNumber of academies in MAT for 4 years
t_schools_5plusyearsNumber of academies in MAT for 5 or more years
t_schools_converterNumber of converter academies
t_schools_disadvantagedNumber of academies with disadvantaged pupils
t_schools_freeNumber of free schools
t_schools_sponsorNumber of sponsor academies
t_schools_studioNumber of studio schools
t_schools_utcNumber of university technical colleges
urnsURN list
Footnotes
  1. Mainstream academies were eligible for the multi-academy trust (MAT) performance tables measures if they had been in the MAT for at least three full academic years (since 12 September 2021).