EBacc Languages %
DfE Performance Tables
Percentage of pupils achieving grade 5+ in EBacc modern foreign languages
Understanding EBacc Languages Percentage
This metric shows the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above in a modern or ancient language as part of the English Baccalaureate. Languages are often the most challenging EBacc component for schools to achieve high rates in.
What Counts as EBacc Languages
Qualifying languages include: - Modern languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, etc. - Ancient languages: Latin, Classical Greek - Community languages: Recognised qualifications in heritage languages
Why Languages Often Have Lower Rates
The languages component typically has the lowest achievement rates because: - Not all students take a language GCSE - Language GCSEs are considered more challenging to grade highly in - Some schools have limited language provision - Languages require sustained study over multiple years
Interpreting the Data
- 40%+: Strong languages provision
- 20-40%: Typical range
- Below 20%: Limited language uptake or achievement
Schools with high language rates often have strong international links or serve communities where multilingualism is valued.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- ebacc_languages_pct
- 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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