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26/08/2004
GCSE pupils net biggest rise in top grades for five years
Pupil achievement at GCSE level has risen again, after results published today revealed the biggest rise in top grades since 1999.
The results show that A* to C grades increased by 1.1% to 59.2% - and nearly 98% of entrants achieved a grade A* to G. Boys improved their overall performance at grades A*-C by 1.3% compared to 0.9% for girls.
Today's results also showed that grades A* to C at maths have increased by 1.6% to 51.7%. Maths also saw a 4.5% increase in the number of entries.
School Standards Minister David Miliband welcomed the results, saying: "Today's results are excellent and reflect the hard work of pupils and teachers. More pupils have taken GCSEs and more pupils are doing well."
He added: "I know schools are working hard to help boys do better each year."
Impartial and confidential advice is available for pupils from the One Life results helpline on 0800 100 8000.
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The results show that A* to C grades increased by 1.1% to 59.2% - and nearly 98% of entrants achieved a grade A* to G. Boys improved their overall performance at grades A*-C by 1.3% compared to 0.9% for girls.
Today's results also showed that grades A* to C at maths have increased by 1.6% to 51.7%. Maths also saw a 4.5% increase in the number of entries.
School Standards Minister David Miliband welcomed the results, saying: "Today's results are excellent and reflect the hard work of pupils and teachers. More pupils have taken GCSEs and more pupils are doing well."
He added: "I know schools are working hard to help boys do better each year."
Impartial and confidential advice is available for pupils from the One Life results helpline on 0800 100 8000.
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Twenty percent of students taking GCSEs this year scored an A or A*. According to results published today, the figure relates to those taking five or more of the examinations in the national examination. More than 670,000 pupils in England and Wales received their results with both the pass rate and the number of top grades edged up again.
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