494 candidates sat CSA examinations between 24 November and 1 December, 329 (67%) of whom were first time applicants. 313 candidates were successful giving an overall pass rate on this occasion of 63%. The pass rate for first time applicants was 77%. 43 candidates were making a fourth attempt or more at the examination.
The mean score for the entire cohort was 78.3 out of 117, with the best candidate obtaining a score of 109 and the lowest just 40.
Caution: it is in the nature of the training cycle that cohorts of candidates differ considerably. These results should not be used to draw any conclusions about the likely pass rate for other cohorts. The next MRCGP annual report will give a more accurate picture of pass rates for the whole year.