Examination Results

In 2023 we saw another strong set of examination results. At GCSE our pupils have once again achieved outcomes that are significantly above national average. At A’ level results were once again strong with a higher than average proportion of students achieving the highest grades.

Key Headline Information for 2023

Please note that the same information for previous years can be accessed using the links below.

KS4 Results 2023 National average for comparison
Pupils achieving a standard GCSE pass or above in both English and mathematics 85% 65%
Pupils achieving a strong GCSE pass or above in both English and mathematics 66% 45%
Pupils entering the EBacc 68% 39%
Pupils achieving the EBacc (with at least standard pass grades) 49% 24%
Pupils achieving the EBacc (with at least strong pass grades) 39% 17%
GCSE average attainment 8 score 55.9 46.2
GCSE Progress 8 Score +0.49 -0.03
Pupil destinations Sixth Form 63%
College 28%
Apprenticeship 5%
Sports Scholarship 4%
N/A
KS5 Results 2023 National average for comparison
A Level grades at A*-A 28% 27%
A Level grades at A*-B 52% 53%
A Level grades at A*-C 76% 75%
A Level grades at A*-E 98% 97%
Students with A Level grades AAB in at least 2 facilitating subjects 19% To be confirmed in 2023

(15% in 2019)

Average Grade at A Level C+ To be confirmed
A Level Value Added Not published in 2023 Not published in 2023
Progress in English and mathematics Not published in 2023 Not published in 2023
Average Grade in Technical Level Qualifications Distinction N/A
Post-16 Retention Rate To be confirmed N/A
Student destinations
University 65%
Gap Year 34%
Employment 0.5%
Elite Apprenticeship 0.5%
N/A

Performance Tables

The 2022/23 performance tables for Beechen Cliff School can be accessed here:

National performance tables 2023 – Beechen Cliff

National performance tables

Previous Examination Results and Destinations

Please use the links below to see a summary of results and destinations from 2019 onwards.

GCSE Examination Results and Destinations 2019-2023

GCSE Examinations Results by Subject 2019-2023

A level Examination Results and Destinations 2019-2023

A level Examination Results by Subject 2019-2023

Level 3 Sport Results 2019-2023