Gender Gap In Achievement

Question 1

How has ‘On Starting School’ impact the Gender Gap in Achievement?

Answer 1

• National Survey; 6,953 Children found girls scored higher in all tests
• 62% Girls could concentrate without supervision for 10 mins compared to 42% of boys
• 70% Children identified with special educational needs are boys

Question 2

How has ‘At Key Stages 1-3’ impact the Gender Gap in Achievement?

Answer 2

• Girls consistently do better than boys, particularly so English
• Gap is narrower in Maths + Science

Question 3

How has ‘At GCSE’ impact the Gender Gap in Achievement?

Answer 3

• 2014 Pupils achieving 5 GCSE A*-C was 73.1% for girls + 64.3% for boys
• 71% Of females were awarded at least a C/4 compared to 61% of males

Question 4

How has ‘At AS and A Level and Vocational Courses’ impact the Gender Gap in Achievement?

Answer 4

• 2013; 46.8% Girls gained A-B grades but only 42.2% of boys

- 2017; 8.8% Boys achieved an A* while only 7.8* for girls, First-time in 17 years

Question 5

How has ‘In Higher Education’ impact the Gender Gap in Achievement?

Answer 5

• Males outnumbered females by 2:1 in 1970-1

- 57% Of first degree graduates from UK universities in 2009 + 2010 were women