Results & Destinations | Secondary School and Sixth Form

Teacher Assessed Grades Process 2021

In line with Government guidance, GCSE and A Level results in 2021 are determined by a Teacher Assessed Grades process. Please find below details of the following information:

Teacher Assessed Grades Centre Policy - this outlines the approach we will be taking to award our students grades which are fair and robust. GCSE Assessment Portfolios - this outlines for each subject the assessment portfolios which will be used to arrive at a holistic grade for each student. A Level Assessment Portfolios - this outlines for each subject the assessment portfolios which will be used to arrive at a holistic grade for each student. Details regarding the Appeals Process for 2021 can be found here.

Examination Results

We are very pleased with our examination results which illustrate the hard work of our students and staff, supported by our parents and carers. These results outline our on-going commitment to creating a climate for great learning, success and opportunity at Benton Park School. Below are some of the headline figures from this year’s results:

Key Stage 4

	2019	2020	2021
Overall Progress 8 Score	0.05	N/A	N/A
Overall Attainment 8 Score	47.8	50.5	55
% of students achieving a strong pass – Grades 9 – 5 in both English and Maths	42.1%	50.3%	69.2%
% of students achieving a pass – Grades 9 – 4 in both English and Maths	64.1%	73.1%	83.8%
% of students entered for EBacc	33.5%	21.8%	19.7%
% of students achieving the EBacc at Grade 5 or above	19.1%	14.0%	17.7%
Average EBacc Point Score	4.1	4.2	4.6
EBacc Average Point Score for EBacc Pillars:
Maths	4.6	4.8	5.5
English	5.2	5.2	5.7
Science	4.5	5	5.2
Humanities	3.8	4	4.7
Languages	1.2	1.4	1.5

Key Stage 5

	2019	2020	2021
Overall student pass rate	98%	100%	99%
% of students with A* – A passes (A Level)	15%	25%	46%
% of students with A* – C passes (A Level)	68%	82%	88%
Average Grade at A Level Only	C+	B-	B+

More information on our results, together with an explanation of the different measures and a comparison to national averages can be found on the Department of Education Performance Tables which can be accessed by clicking on the website link below:

Compare School Performance

Student Destinations

Despite a difficult period during 2020/21 we are incredibly proud of our students and their achievements. They displayed remarkable resilience and huge endeavour.

Year 11

234 students transferred from Year 11 at the end of 2020-2021.

62% of students progressed to Sixth Form
31% of students progressed to study at a FE College
4% of students progressed onto apprenticeships, employment or other types of training

Year 13 Student Destinations

85% of leavers opted to take a university place for 2021.
42% of those applying to university, gained admission to a Russell Group University or top tier University.
Two students obtained places at Oxford University

Click on the image below to analyse our Year 13 destinations for 2021