Performance Data
Compare School Performance
The Purbeck School is very proud of the achievements of both our A level and GCSE students.
To access our most recent school performance data, click on the link below:
www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/school/148737/the-purbeck-school
Exam Results 2025-26
We’re incredibly proud of all of our Year 11 students who achieved record-breaking GCSE results this year. Early comparisons with other secondary schools within the county suggest The Purbeck School will again be at the top of the league table!
In 2026, our headline GCSE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
|
Attainment 8 |
49.0 |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above (strong pass) in English and Mathematics |
48.5% |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above (standard pass) in English and Mathematics |
72.7% |
|
EBacc average point score |
4.18 |
|
Percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate |
24.8% |
In 2026, our headline GCE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
A level qualifications / academic qualifications:
|
Cohort |
71 |
|
Progress Score |
-0.01 |
|
A level Average Points per Entry |
33.2 |
|
Average grade |
C+ |
Applied general qualifications:
|
Cohort |
37 |
|
Progress Score |
-0.48 |
|
Applied general Average Points per Entry |
22.7 |
|
Average grade |
Merit- |
Progress made in GCSE English and Maths:
|
English (1 student) |
-1 |
|
Maths (3 students) |
-1 |
Exam Results 2024/25
In 2025, our headline GCSE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
|
Attainment 8 |
41.9 |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above (strong pass) in English and Mathematics |
36.6% |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above (standard pass) in English and Mathematics |
57.3% |
|
EBacc average point score |
3.54 |
|
Percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate |
20% |
In 2025, our headline GCE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
A level qualifications / academic qualifications:
|
Cohort |
67 |
|
Progress Score |
-0.24 |
|
A level Average Points per Entry |
30.4 |
|
Average grade |
C |
|
Retention |
98.2% |
Applied general qualifications:
|
Cohort |
32 |
|
Progress Score |
0.15 |
|
Applied general Average Points per Entry |
29.1 |
|
Average grade |
Merit+ |
|
Retention |
81.8% |
Tech levels:
|
Cohort |
6 |
|
Progress Score |
-0.13 |
|
Applied general Average Points per Entry |
35.28 |
|
Average grade |
Dist |
|
Retention |
100% |
Progress made in GCSE English and Maths:
|
English (1 student) |
SUPP |
|
Maths (3 students) |
SUPP |
Percentage of students progressing to education or employment (2023 leavers) 83%
Exam Results 2023/24
In 2024, our headline GCSE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
|
Progress 8 |
0.6 |
|
Attainment 8 |
49.9 |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above (strong pass) in English and Mathematics |
49.7% |
|
Percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above (standard pass) in English and Mathematics |
72.3% |
|
EBacc average point score |
4.26 |
|
Percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate |
22% |
In 2024, our headline GCE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
A level qualifications / academic qualifications:
|
Cohort |
72 |
|
Progress Score |
0.23 |
|
A level Average Points per Entry |
34.4 |
|
Average grade |
C+ |
Applied general qualifications:
|
Cohort |
36 |
|
Progress Score |
0.07 |
|
Applied general Average Points per Entry |
27.0 |
|
Average grade |
Merit+ |
Progress made in GCSE English and Maths:
|
English (1 student) |
Suppressed |
|
Maths (2 students) |
Suppressed |
Percentage of students progressing to education or employment (2022 leavers) 66%
Exam Results 2022/23
In 2023, the provisional headline GCSE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 |
| Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above (strong pass) in English and Mathematics | 38% |
| Percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above (standard pass) in English and Mathematics | 62% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate | 14% |
| Percentage of students staying in education or employment after key stage 4 (destinations) (2021 figure) | 94% |
In 2023, the headline GCE performance measures for The Purbeck School are:
A level qualifications/academic qualifications:
| Cohort | 68 |
| A level Average Points per Entry | 34.13 |
| Average grade | C+ |
| Retention (2022) | 89% |
Applied general qualifications:
| Cohort | 21 |
| Applied general Average Points per Entry | 31.77 |
| Average grade | Dist– |
| Retention (2022) | 78% |
Tech level qualifications:
| Cohort | 4 |
| Tech level Average Points per Entry | Suppressed |
| Average grade | Suppressed |
| Retention (2022) | 92% |
Progress made in GCSE English and Maths:
| English (1 student) | Suppressed |
| Maths (1 student) | Suppressed |
Destinations:
Percentage of students progressing to education or employment (2022 leavers) 66%
| Percentage of students progressing to education or employment (2021 leavers) | 90% |