Attainment 8 Maths
DfE Performance Tables
Attainment 8 score for the mathematics element
Understanding Attainment 8 Maths
This score represents the Mathematics component of the Attainment 8 measure. Like English, Maths is double-weighted, reflecting its fundamental importance to future education and career opportunities.
How It’s Calculated
The Maths GCSE grade is doubled in the Attainment 8 calculation, contributing up to 18 points to the total score (maximum grade 9 × 2).
Why Maths is Double-Weighted
Mathematical skills are essential for:
- STEM subjects and careers
- Problem-solving across disciplines
- Financial literacy and everyday life
- Access to many university courses and apprenticeships
Strong maths results open doors that weak results close.
Interpreting the Scores
For the Maths component:
- 12+ points: Strong (equivalent to grade 6+ average)
- 10-12 points: Good (grade 5-6)
- 8-10 points: Average (grade 4-5)
- Below 8 points: Below average
What to Look For
When evaluating a school’s maths provision, consider:
- Attainment 8 Maths score: The raw outcomes
- Progress 8: Whether students make good progress regardless of starting point
- Subject entry: Whether students take separate statistics or additional maths qualifications
- Further maths uptake: For sixth forms, how many continue to A-level
A school with strong maths outcomes and good progress is effectively teaching this critical subject.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- attainment8_maths
- Data Source
- DfE Performance Tables
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.
Distribution by School Phase
Statistical distribution of values across schools.
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