The following results show the percentage increase this year in the number of pupils who achieved five or more A* to C grades in their GCSE's compared with results in 1997 at schools in London.

The figures which are listed after the name of each school represent the following:

The first figure is the number of pupils who have attained the exam standard mentioned above this year.

The second figure is the percentage who achieved the set standard out of the total number of pupils who took the exams.

The third figure is the school's ranking in the national table.

The fourth figure is the percentage of pupils who achieved the standard in 1997.

The fifth figure is the 1997 league table placing.

The sixth figure reflects the difference between the 2000 and 1997 totals.

Bishop Challoner Roman Catholic School 132 41% (2299) 26% (2903) 15

Camden School for Girls 117 68% (849) 54% (1276) 14

Copthall School 172 72% (717) 65% (762) 7

Dunraven School 165 43% (2160) 29% (2741) 14

Homerton College of Technology 158 25% (3102) 16% (3349) 9

Hurlingham and Chelsea Secondary School 124 24% (3155) 11% (3475) 13

JFS 231 77% (620) 71% (625) 6

Plumstead Manor School 213 36% (2527) 28% (2778) 8

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School 172 74% (679) 64% (796) 10

St Paul's Way Community School 190 35% (2591) 21% (3133) 14

Swanlea School 198 32% (2751) 18% (3275) 14

Warwick School for Boys 64 28% (2993) 20% (3230) n/a