GCSE and IGCSE exam results from 564 independent schools show that 31.0% of entries achieved grade A* this year, compared with a national GCSE average of 7.3%.
This year’s A-level exam results from 33,625 candidates at 473 Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools show that 18.0% of entries from ISC pupils were awarded the grade A* (19.1% in 2011). This compares to a national average of 7.9% (8.2% in 2011).
The Independent Schools Council (ISC) has today published its Annual Census for 2012. For the first time since 2008, pupil numbers have risen and are up by 0.1% compared to equivalent numbers for 2011.
GCSE and IGCSE exam results from 550 ISC schools show that this year 31.4% of entries achieved grade A*.
This year’s A-level exam results from 467 ISC schools show that 19.07% of entries from ISC pupils were awarded the grade A*, rising 0.9 percentage points on 2010.
The 2011 ISC Annual Census has revealed a significant rise in overseas pupils, highlighting the continuing global appeal of UK independent schools.
GCSE and IGCSE exam results from 41,039 candidates at 571 Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools show that this year 29.5% of entries achieved grade A*. This is the sixth consecutive yearly rise.
This year’s A-level exam results from 33,466 candidates at 483 Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools show that 18.17% of entries from ISC pupils were awarded the new grade A* designed to reward the top academic achievers.