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Success For Poole's Pupils At Key Stage 3

Young people in Poole schools have once again performed well above the national average in Key Stage 3 tests.

Results for 2006, published by the Department for Education and Skills , show the progress made by 14-year-olds taking the national tests in English, mathematics and science at Poole schools.

In English, 78 per cent of pupils in Poole gained at least Level 5 standard - the expected level for the age group - five per cent above the national average. The percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard of Level 6  was nine per cent higher than the average for England.

Results in mathematics revealed that 83 per cent of young people achieved the Level 5  benchmark - six per cent above the national average - with 67 per cent attaining Level 6, 10 per cent above the national average.

In science, 81 per cent of pupils achieved Level 5 - nine per cent higher than the national average - with 54 per cent gaining Level 6, 13 per cent above the average for England.

The aggregate for test percentages for Poole at Level 5 and above in 2006 was 241, compared to a national aggregate of 222. Poole has consistently performed above the national average at Key Stage 3 tests since 2003.

Di Mitchell, Acting Head of School Advice and Support Services, Borough of Poole, said:  "These are excellent results. Students and the schools are to be congratulated. Poole continues to build on its successes."

Councillor Tony Woodcock, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, said: "I am delighted with Poole's success once again.  These results reflect students' hard work and provide a sound basis on which they can go on to achieve well at GCSE and A-level. They are to be congratulated."

He added: "This is a tribute not only to the work of schools and students, but also to the support provided by parents and Borough of Poole. "

Key Stage 3 tests monitor the progress made in National Curriculum learning by pupils between the ages of 11 and 14.

Ian Turner, Communications, Borough of Poole on Tel: 01202 633295