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DfE School and College Performance Measures
Exam Results
At Sedgefield Community College we pride ourselves on many aspects of our school, not least the amazing examination results our students have continually achieved over a number of years. A summary of the school outcomes in recent academic years is provided in the overview table below.
| Measure | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 Score | +0.59 | +0.57 | +0.51 | +0.48 | +0.26 |
| Attainment 8 Score | 54.4 | 57.55 | 54.70 | 52.89 | 52.59 |
| Grades 9-7 including English & maths | 22% | 27.9% | 20.7% | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Grades 9-5 including English & maths | 56.3% | 64.2% | 53.4% | 56.9% | 40.3% |
| Grades 9-4 including English & maths | 77.1% | 81.1% | 76.7% | 75.3% | 71.1% |
| % of students entered for the EBacc | 51.6% | 47.4% | 50.8% | 51.7% | 42.8% |
| % of students gaining EBacc – good pass | 29.7% | 25.8% | 18.7% | 17.2% | 27.7% |
| % of students gaining EBacc – standard pass | 40.1% | 34.7% | 33.2% | 30.5% | 30.2% |
| EBacc Average Point Score | 4.77 | 5.00 | 4.75 | 4.61 | 4.58 |
| Grades 9-7 (all entries) | 26.8% | 27.7% | 27.72% | 22.16% | 22.43% |
| Students staying in education or employment after KS4 | 99% | 99.5% | 99% | 98.8% | 98.1% |
In summer 20 and summer 21, our Y11 students did not sit formal exams at the end of Y11 as a consequence of the COVID pandemic. The grades allocated to students were determined using different methodologies that are summarised in the paragraphs below. Our students did have to cope with many challenges, including extended periods where they accessed their learning remotely. The progress that the students made despite these obstacles was exceptional and we are exceptionally proud of all of their efforts.
2020 (*) – Due to the global pandemic and subsequent national lockdown, all students received Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs) for their final examination grades. The CAGs were based on evidence drawn from many robust Tier of Entry exams (TOEs) that took place over years 10 and 11. All of these exams are conducted under actual exam conditions. The completed papers always undergo a rigorous quality assurance and standardisation process to ensure reliability of the grades awarded.
2021 (*) – Due to the global pandemic and second national lockdown, the Department of Education announced that final GCSE grades would be awarded by teacher assessed grades (TAGs) which were to be determined through teacher assessment. Teachers were required to make a holistic judgement of each student’s performance on a range of evidence relating to the subject content that had been delivered by their teacher (either in the classroom or via remote learning). Sedgefield Community College carried out this process as directed from policy to process and built-in extensive quality assurance and standardisation measures to ensure consistency and fairness in the grades awarded.
2022 (*) - As students returned to formal examinations in summer 2022, the decision was taken nationally to gradually return to the 2019 grading approach. This means that across the country, students were always expected to perform 'better' in 2022 than was the case in 2019 - making it difficult to compare data from 2022 with previous years. It is anticipated that in summer 2023, the grading approach will return to the 2019 model.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023
We’re absolutely delighted that our exceptional Y11 students have achieved fantastic results in their qualifications this summer. This is a group of young people who have faced lots of challenges during their time in secondary school linked to the pandemic and then the return to traditional exams and they have overcome all of these wonderfully well. Many of our students have achieved very high grades across multiple subjects. Other students have overcome additional obstacles to succeed, showing enormous courage, resilience and skill - they can be delighted with their results.
Of course, these tremendous exam results have only been possible due to the commitment and expertise of our fantastic staff and governing body, alongside the unwavering support of parents and carers. As a school, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you once again to our wider community who help to make SCC such a special place.
Well done to all of the students in our class of 22/23 and good luck for the future. We know you will achieve great success and we’re so proud of you all!