The Department for Education has recently released the performance data for every secondary school in England for the 2023/24 academic year. Hayesfield Girls School stands out as the top-performing state secondary school in Somerset, boasting impressive figures across various metrics.
With over a third (69.8%) of its students achieving a Grade 5 or higher in their GCSEs, Hayesfield Girls School surpasses Beechen Cliff School (68.5%), Ralph Allen School (60.6%), and Wellsway School (58.7%). Moreover, it leads in average grades with an Attainment 8 score of 57.9, followed closely by Beechen Cliff School at 57.1 and The Castle School at 55.3.
In terms of pupil progress, Hayesfield Girls School also excels with a Progress 8 score of 0.76, signaling “Well above average” progress. Parents can review the performance figures of their children’s schools and compare with the top 20 schools in Somerset for Grade 5 or above in English and Maths, Attainment 8 scores, and Progress 8 scores.
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The performance data offers invaluable insights for parents seeking the best educational opportunities for their children, with schools like Hayesfield Girls providing a high standard of academic excellence and progress.