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<p>The number of pupils, in England[1][2], at the end of Key Stage 4, who entered
into GCSE by each language between 2015/16 – 2019/20[3] are provided in the table
attachment.</p><p>We know that employers value languages and they are increasingly
important in realising the ambitions of Global Britain. We recently launched a consultation
on reforming the GCSE in French, German, and Spanish to make it more accessible. Our
£4.8 million pilot led by the National Centre for Excellence in Language Pedagogy
at the University of York aims to improve uptake and attainment in languages at Key
Stages 3 and 4, and to share best practice in pedagogy.</p><p>For A level results
of all students aged 16-18 by foreign language subject please see table attachment.
Note, the number of A level entries is influenced by the overall population of students
at the end of 16 to 18 study, which was around 16,000 fewer in 2019/20 than 2018/19,
or a decrease of 2.6%.</p><p>In addition, some of the decline in language entries
in 2019/20 is due to private candidates, who make up a disproportionate number of
entries in these subjects, not being able to get a Centre Assessment Grade.</p><p>[1]
All schools include state-funded schools, independent schools, independent special
schools, non-maintained special schools, hospital schools, pupil referral units and
alternative provision.</p><p>[2] Includes entries and achievements by these pupils
in previous academic years.</p><p>[3] Total number of entries include pupils who were
absent, whose results are pending and results which are ungraded or unclassified.</p>
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