Secondary statistics: Frequently asked questions

1. What proportion of pupils are studying a language at GCSE?

2. What are the national trends in GCSE exam entries for languages?

3. How do GCSE language exam entries compare by local authority in England?

4. What proportion of pupils got a grade A*-C in a language at GCSE in 2007?

5. What are the trends in AS and A2 level exam entries for languages?

6. What are the KS3 national attainment results for languages?

7. Which languages are most commonly offered in secondary schools?

8. How many language teachers are there in secondary schools?

9. How many secondary schools are there in the UK?

10. How many school children have a first language other than English?

Research projects into languages in secondary education

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