Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: How many and what percentage of children (a) sat and (b) achieved a grade A to C in (i) one and (ii) two or more science GCSEs in 1996. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many and what percentage of children (a) sat and (b) achieved a grade A to C in (i) one and (ii) two or more science GCSEs in 1996; and if he will make a statement. [19863] Mr. Evans: The breakdown requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. Information for pupils (in school, aged 15 at 31 August 1995) entering at least one science GCSE in 1996 is as follows: Pupils entered for at least one science GCSE: 31,744 Pupils achieving at least one grade A* to C in science: 15,666 Number who achieved grade A*-C as a percentage of the number entered: 49 per cent.

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