Value-added (VA) is a key measure of student progress in education. It represents the difference between students' predicted grades, based on their GCSE results, and the grades they ultimately achieve at A-Level. Unlike traditional measures that solely focus on final grades, value-added offers a more comprehensive and fair evaluation by recognising the progress made by students relative to their starting points.
Value-added scores use national benchmarks to predict each student's A-Level performance based on their GCSE results. Students across the country with similar GCSE grades are grouped together. The actual A-Level grades achieved by these students are compared to their predicted grades, and the difference forms the basis of the value-added score.
If students achieve higher than their predicted results, the school or college receives a positive value-added score, indicating it has successfully enhanced the academic achievement of its students beyond expectations.
In 2024, Edgbaston College achieved an impressive value-added score of +0.58, categorised as 'Well Above Average'. This significant achievement means our students are consistently surpassing their predicted grades by more than half a grade on average.
Our exceptional value-added score ranks Edgbaston College:
1st amongst all schools and colleges in Birmingham
25th nationally
This accolade firmly places Edgbaston College at the forefront of educational excellence, demonstrating our commitment to outstanding teaching, personalised student support, and academic enrichment.
A value-added score of +0.58 indicates that students who were initially expected to achieve grades like BBB at A-Level typically graduate with AAA at Edgbaston College. This reflects the exceptional progress our students make due to the tailored educational support and high-quality teaching they receive.
| School/College | Value Added Score in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Edgbaston College | +0.58 |
| Mander Portman Woodward | +0.27 |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | +0.03 |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | +0.17 |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | +0.02 |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | -0.17 |
Data from DFE
Value-added scores provide parents, students, and stakeholders with a clearer picture of a college’s true effectiveness. They help demonstrate the impact schools have on students’ academic journeys, highlighting the quality of teaching, resources, and pastoral care provided.
Edgbaston College’s impressive value-added score is not just a statistic—it reflects our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their highest potential.
Edgbaston College continues to excel, delivering exceptional educational outcomes year after year. Our +0.58 value-added score proves our capability to significantly improve our students’ prospects, making us a leading choice for ambitious students aiming for top universities.
