AS & A Level Results 2011

Introduction

Following the introduction of Curriculum 2000 in September 2000 (with the first AS-level examinations held in Summer 2001 and A2 examinations the following year), an A-level now consists of six units studied over two years. Normally, three units are assessed at the end of the first year, and make up a stand-alone qualification called the "AS-level" (or Advanced Subsidiary level). The AS-Level is a stand-alone qualification which means that once achieved, it counts towards a students points application FOR university.

AS & A Level Results

The Polesworth School post 16 studies continue to be popular with 846 AS entries in 2010/2011. This years AS results produced an 87% pass rate across all entries. 31% of all entries resulted in a pass at A or B. The table below reflects the number of AS Level entries over the last 3 years.

Year 12 Grade Distribution : (3 Year Trend)

	A	B	C	D	E	U	No of entries
2009	69	100	130	101	64	57	521
2010	79	99	129	103	58	65	533
2011	110	150	190	162	120	114	846

Year 13 Grade Distribution : (3 Year Trend)

	A*	A	B	C	D	E	U	No of entries
2009	N/A	97	133	116	96	68	16	526
2010	11	64	87	95	76	37	27	397
2011	17	58	101	112	64	25	4	381

 

 

2011 was an exceptional year for us at A Level. Our pass rate was 99%. 46% of our A Level entries achieved grades A*, A or B.

The graph below reflects students achieving 3+ A* – C at A Level over the last 4 years.

 

 

KEY STAGE 5 HEADLINES

• Increase in the average point score per entry from 2010
• Significant fall in the number of U grades
• Superb grade distribution at grades A* – C at (17, 58, 101 & 112  respectively)
• Significant proportion of the cohort achieving 3 A* - C (61%)