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EBacc English %

DfE Performance Tables

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EBacc English %

DfE Performance Tables

Percentage of pupils achieving grade 5+ in EBacc English

Understanding EBacc English Percentage

This metric shows the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above (a strong pass) in English as part of the English Baccalaureate. English is a compulsory component of the EBacc and a gateway subject for further study and employment.

Why English Matters

A strong pass in English GCSE: - Is required for most further education courses - Opens doors to A-level English and humanities - Demonstrates essential communication skills - Is often required by employers

How It’s Measured

The percentage counts students achieving grade 5+ in either: - English Language, or - English Literature (when taken alongside Language)

Most students take both English Language and Literature GCSEs.

Interpreting the Data

  • 60%+: Strong English outcomes
  • 40-60%: Typical range for comprehensive schools
  • Below 40%: May indicate literacy challenges in the intake

Context matters: schools with high proportions of EAL (English as Additional Language) students may face additional challenges in English outcomes.

Technical Details

Column Name
ebacc_english_pct
Data Source
DfE Performance Tables

Coverage by School Phase

How many schools have data available for this field.

Primary
0% 0 / 17910
Secondary
93% 1176 / 1263
Secondary with Sixth Form
95% 1946 / 2033
Sixth Form Only
0% 0 / 289
All-through
59% 161 / 269
Special
29% 615 / 2059
Independent
45% 784 / 1724
Good (80%+)
Moderate (50-79%)
Poor (<50%)

This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.

Distribution by School Phase

Statistical distribution of values across schools.

Min
0.0
Max
100.0
Mean
67.64
Median
59.95
Std Dev
16.46
Schools
4682
Secondary (1176)
1
46
1129
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Secondary with Sixth Form (1946)
10
1
1
2
3
60
1869
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
All-through (161)
1
2
13
145
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Special (615)
481
32
21
23
16
21
6
7
5
3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Independent (784)
393
10
11
10
8
14
23
35
53
227
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

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0.803
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