On Thursday (August 21), thousands of students across the country will find out how they did in their GCSEs, taken earlier this summer.
The DfE will use these results to update school ratings, which reflect both student progress and attainment.
Each school receives a score showing how well its students perform compared with the national average at Key Stage 4.
The data highlights schools where students have made above-average progress.
Below is a list of secondary schools in Bexley and their current scores.
Special schools are not included.
Well above average:
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (Academy): 0.82
St Catherine’s Catholic School (Academy): 0.75
Townley Grammar School (Academy): 0.66
Harris Garrard Academy (Academy): 0.54
Beths Grammar School (Academy): 0.53
Above average:
Bexley Grammar School (Academy): 0.49
Average:
St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School (Academy): 0.04
Harris Academy Falconwood (Academy): -0.02
Hurstmere School (Academy): -0.07
Haberdashers’ Crayford Academy (Academy): -0.13
Blackfen School for Girls (Academy): -0.14
Cleeve Park School (Academy): -0.19
Below average:
Bexleyheath Academy (Academy): -0.42
Well below average:
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Academy): -0.54
Welling School (Academy): -0.82
Leigh Academy Bexley (Academy): -0.95
A school’s progress score or percentage doesn’t always show its overall quality.
Factors like how selective a school is, its student numbers, and the ability of its intake can all affect results. For example, some schools admit children based on their academic ability.
Progress scores try to account for this by measuring how much each student improves, giving a better idea of how well a school helps its pupils reach their potential.
In the UK, GCSE grades range from 9 (highest) to 1, with U meaning ungraded.
A grade 9 shows exceptional performance, while grades 4 to 9 are passes and can affect future education or job opportunities.
Grades are based on overall exam marks and, in some subjects, coursework.
For most students, Results Day decides their next steps.
Those who get the grades they need may go on to sixth form, college, or apprenticeships.
Others might consider resits or different courses to reach their goals.
