Lichfield Cathedral School
The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH
Ofsted pending
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53.5
Attainment 8 score
Latest data: 2024/25
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Attainment 8ⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
53.5
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
82.3%
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
51.6%
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc27.4%
EBacc Grade 4+ⓘEBacc — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above across all EBacc subjects22.6%
EBacc Grade 5+ⓘEBacc — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above across all EBacc subjects19.4%
Pupils & Inclusion
Boys and girls
47%girls·53%boys
249 girls, 280 boys
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Results Over Time
View raw year-by-year data
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | English & Maths Grade 4+ | English & Maths Grade 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 60.2 | - | - | - |
| 2016/17 | 47.2 | - | 76.0% | 41.0% |
| 2017/18 | 61.0 | - | 90.0% | 83.0% |
| 2018/19 | 59.6 | - | 90.0% | 64.0% |
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 53.5 | - | 82.3% | 51.6% |