Decision details

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Children’s Services regarding educational attainment.

In introducing the report, the high level of success achieved by Hampshire pupils was highlighted, especially those completing their primary education. The distinction was drawn between the new and previous methods for school assessment as was the difference between “progress 8” and “achievement 8”. It was explained that results significantly above the national and comparator authorities average were achieved in early years and primary and high performance continued to be seen at GCSE. However high scores on the progress 8 measure of improvement was more difficult due to a consistently high starting point for pupils in the secondary system.

The report was welcomed and the emphasis on continuous improvement was noted. The success of further education was also acknowledged  and it was felt that the selective structure of the VI Form colleges in Hampshire made a positive contribution in this area.

The recommendations in the report were proposed and agreed. The decision record is attached.