Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the student take-up of Advanced Extension Awards was in 2002; and what percentage of those candidates were in each grade boundary. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Nick Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the student take-up of Advanced Extension Awards was in 2002; and what percentage of those candidates were in each grade boundary. [94291] Mr. Miliband: There were 6,841 entries for Advanced Extension Awards in 2002, the first year this qualification was offered. 16.8 per cent were awarded a Distinction, 31.1 per cent. achieved a Merit and 52.1 per cent. were graded as Unclassified.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 94291; 399 c81W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Qualifications Take-up Students GCE A-level Advanced extension awards
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk