Ranked: Best secondary schools in Shropshire based on GCSE results this year
As the year comes to an end, the latest figures revealing the the best-performing secondary schools in Shropshire have been published.
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The Shropshire Star has ranked schools based on their 'Attainment 8' scores from data published by the British Government that is available on its website.
The data provides the overall performance of all pupils at the end of key stage 4 in 2024.
It noted: "Pupils/students included in this performance data will have experienced some disruption due to Covid-19 earlier in their schooling, which will have affected individual pupils and schools differently."
The Attainment 8 score is calculated by evaluating how well students have performed in a maximum of eight qualifications, which include: English, maths, three English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and three other additional approved qualifications.
Each grade that a pupil achieves is assigned a point score from 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), and a pupil's Attainment 8 score is calculated by adding up the points for their eight subjects, with English and maths counted twice.
Below are the top 20 secondary schools in Shropshire (within the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin authorities) based on the results this year:
1. Newport Girls' High School
Newport Girls' High School topped the rankings with an 'Attainment 8' score of 73.2.
A whopping 98.9 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.
2. Haberdashers' Adams Grammar
Haberdashers' Adams in Newport boasted an impressive 71.2 'Attainment 8' score, ranking second-best in the county.
An incredible 95.1 per cent pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.
3. Thomas Telford School
Completing the podium places, and a top three of Telford and Wrekin schools, Thomas Telford School had an 'Attainment 8' score of 57.9 this year.
71.6 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.