Pass Rate Calculator
Cohort pass rate and students at risk.
Enter your values
Enter the students entered you are working with.
Enter the students passed you are working with.
Enter the target pass rate in %.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Pass rate
- 80.8%
- Students failing
- 23
- Extra passes needed
- 5
- Against target
- 4.2 pts short
Quick answer
Pass rate is the number of students meeting the pass mark divided by those assessed.
Pass rate = passes ÷ entered × 100
At a glance
| What it does | Cohort pass rate and students at risk. |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | Students entered, Students passed, Target pass rate |
| Main output | Pass rate |
| Formula | Pass rate = passes ÷ entered × 100 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Pass Rate Calculator
- 1Enter how many students sat the assessment.
- 2Enter how many passed.
- 3Set your department's target rate.
Inputs explained
- Students entered
- Enter the students entered you are working with.
- Students passed
- Enter the students passed you are working with.
- Target pass rate(%)
- Enter the target pass rate in %.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Students entered120
- Students passed97
- Target pass rate85 %
Results
- Pass rate80.8%
- Students failing23
- Extra passes needed5
- Against target4.2 pts short
Frequently asked questions
Should absentees count?
Only include students actually entered and assessed.
What is a good pass rate?
It varies by qualification — compare against national averages for your subject.
What do I need to enter into the Pass Rate Calculator?
Just 3 values: students entered, students passed, target pass rate. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Pass Rate Calculator work out the answer?
Pass rate is the number of students meeting the pass mark divided by those assessed. It applies the formula Pass rate = passes ÷ entered × 100 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Pass Rate Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.