LEAGUE tables for secondary schools published today paint a mixed picture of education in Kirklees.
Two schools show outstanding results, but two are named in the bottom 200 in England at GCSE level, according to Department for Education (DfE) statistics.
Heckmondwike Grammar School was rated the seventh best state school in the country at GCSE level with every one of the 165 eligible students passing five GCSEs, including English and maths. The school also had a 100% of students achieving three A-levels.
Greenhead College was not far behind with a 98% success rate at A-level. St John Fisher Catholic High School, Dewsbury, and Shelley College both had 96% of eligible students gaining three A-level passes.
But two Kirklees schools were listed in the bottom 200 state schools for GCSEs one of which has since closed.
Only 29% of pupils at Earlsheaton Technology College, Dewsbury, gained five GCSEs including English and maths.
Fartown High School wasnt far behind with only 34% of the 79 eligible pupils getting five passes. The school was closed last year and North Huddersfield Trust School, a completely new school, has since opened on the site.
This year, the DfE statistics have been more detailed and include a value added measure, which takes into account a pupils progress since arriving from primary school.
John Edwards, assistant director for learning at Kirklees Council, said: "Once again young people across the district have achieved a major improvement, which is a tribute not only to the students themselves but also to their families and their schools and colleges.
"There is a strong partnership between the council and local schools and together we will continue aiming higher so that young people are helped to reach their potential. We are committed to supporting young people."
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