The information is available in the following table, which also lists those studying the compulsory subjects only.
Total number of pupils Number achieving 5+A*-C inc. English, mathematics, Science and a foreign language Percentage achieving 5+A*-C inc. English, mathematics, Science and a foreign language Number achieving 5+A*-C inc. English, mathematics and Science Percentage achieving 5+A*-C inc. English, mathematics and Science Pupils eligible for Free School Meals 2004/05 80,554 6,541 8.1 12,089 15.0 2005/06 77,096 5,756 7.5 12,222 15.9 2006/07 77,502 5,755 7.4 13,156 17.0 Pupils not eligible for Free School Meals 2004/05 504,132 141,901 28.1 212,207 42.1 2005/06 517,650 132,941 25.7 219,511 42.4 2006/07 523,797 127,453 24.3 227,182 43.4 All pupils 2004/05 584,686 148,442 25.4 224,296 38.4 2005/06 594,746 138,697 23.3 231,733 39.0 2006/07 601,299 133,208 22.2 240,338 40.0 Notes: 1. Based on pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 in maintained schools. 2. Figures for 5+ A*-C include GCSE and other equivalent qualifications approved for use pre-16. Figures for English, Mathematics, Science and a foreign language are based on GCSEs only.