These Tables give information on the achievement and attainment of pupils in local secondary schools, and how they compare with other schools in the Local Authority (LA) area and in England as a whole. They do not include independent schools.
The Tables show:
- a Key Stage 2 (KS2) to Key Stage 3 (KS3) value added measure;
- results from the KS3 tests taken in May 2006 in English, mathematics and science; and
- background information on each school.
The information in this booklet gives only part of the current picture of each school's overall achievements. Schools change from year to year and their future results may differ from those achieved by current pupils. A school's value added (VA) measure gives a greater indication of its overall effectiveness than the overall results or year on year comparison. The Tables should be considered alongside other important sources of information such as Ofsted reports, school prospectuses and School Profiles. Maintained schools, Academies, and City Technology Colleges must provide parents with prospectuses on request.
The School Profile was developed after consultation with schools, local authorities, governors, parents and pupils. It includes sections on the school's performance as well as narrative sections for the school to complete under a range of headings, including recent successes and intended improvements. School Profiles are accessible at http://www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk
Parents may be interested to see the Ofsted report for a school. Ofsted school inspection reports can be obtained from Ofsted's website at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk or direct from the school.
Schools in the Tables are listed by each LA area in England. All secondary schools in the area are listed in alphabetical order, including:
- LA maintained schools;
- Academies;
- City Technology Colleges; and
- Special schools (for pupils with special educational needs requiring special teaching and facilities).
If there are any middle schools where pupils have taken ALL of their Key Stage 3 tests early in May 2006, these will also be listed in a separate section at the end in the Tables.