We are fully committed to the principle of continuous improvement and are constantly striving to further improve our performance ensuring that we maintain our distinctive culture and ethos and our strong partnerships with the world of business and industry.
2021 examination appeals information
Appeals and resit guidance
We understand how unsettling the last few months have been for you due to the cancellation of the summer exams. The grades you have received this year will carry the same value as any other year so that you able to compete on a level playing field with students from previous and future years. The guide below will help you understand how your results have been awarded this year and where to find out more information.
Year 11 Achievements
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 | -0.33 | -0.46 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 39.0 |
| Students achieving Grade 5+ in English and Maths | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.3% |
| Students achieving Grade 4+ in English and Maths | 49.0% | 45.1% | 45.0% |
| Students entering for the English Baccalaureate | 13.0% | 23.0% | 8.0% |
| Students achieving Grade 5+ in the English Baccalaureate | 8.0% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| Students staying in education or employment after KS4 | 98.5% | 95.0% | TBC |
| Disadvantaged students - Progress 8 | - | -0.92 | -0.69 |
| Disadvantaged students - Attainment 8 | - | 31.0 | 31.3 |
| Disadvantaged students achieving Grade 5+ in English and Maths | - | 3.0% | 12.0% |
| Disadvantaged students achieving Grade 4+ in English and Maths | - | 21.0% | 25.0% |
A more comprehensive look at our examination results is available to download at the bottom of our Examinations page.
Progress 8
Progress 8 calculates how much progress students make between their results in Year 6 and their results in Year 11. It is a ‘value-added’ measure, meaning students’ results are compared to the achievements of other students with similar Year 6 results. It is called Progress 8 as it is based on the results of 8 subjects.
Attainment 8
This is the average grade awarded over 8 subjects. For QEMS students this is 4.04 per subject so most students on average achieved a Grade 4. A Grade 4 is equivalent to a Grade C.
Basics
This is the percentages of students who achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English Language or Literature with Mathematics (standard pass). It is also measured at Grade 5 (strong pass).
Ebacc
This is the percentage of students who took qualifications in English, Maths, (at least) two Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language and History or Geography.
Further information
More information for parents regarding performance measures can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Secondary accountability measures
Year 11 Achievements (Historical)
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5+ A* - C Including English & Mathematics | 56% | 52% | 52% |
| 5+ A* - C | 64% | 78% | 96% |
| Average Points Score | 423 | 476 | 512 |
| English Baccalaureate | 9% | 12% | 18% |
| Students making 3 or more levels of progress in English | 84% | 83% | 63% |
| Students making 3 or more levels of progress in Mathematics | 55% | 59% | 62% |