Comparing KS4 or 16 to 18 qualifications

An introduction to calculating the performance points for key stage 4 or 16 to 18 qualifications.

Documents

Performance points: a practical guide to key stage 4 and 16 to 18 performance points

Ref: DFE-00216-2016PDF, 1.22MB, 33 pages

Details

We use performance points to compare qualifications of different sizes and grading systems for schools and colleges in England.

Use this document to:

• calculate the points for a qualification

The document includes:

• intentions and limitations of the system
• qualification eligibility
• an overview of how points are calculated
• how to calculate a qualification’s size equivalence
• tables of 16 to 18 points for different types of qualifications

Read the:

• performance point scores for key stage 4 and 16 to 18

Published 10 January 2012
Last updated 4 December 2018 + show all updates

1. 4 December 2018 Updated the guide in line with current performance tables rules.
2. 30 June 2017 Updated the guide in line with current performance tables rules.
3. 14 September 2016 Updated the guide in line with current performance tables rules.
4. 10 January 2012 First published.