Today's SATs results show that 41 per cent of young people taking science at Key Stage 3 gained a Level 6 or above - the same proportion as in 2006 and 2007.
The CBI proposed earlier this week that in the future, people getting Level 6 or above in science should be automatically entered for Triple Science GCSE, unless they actively choose to opt out.
At the moment, only 7 per cent of pupils study Triple Science GCSE.
Richard Wainer, CBI Head of Education and Skills, said: "Young people gaining Level 6 and above in science have clearly demonstrated their potential to go on and study it in greater depth. We hope that many will do so.
"Employers want to see increasing numbers of high-achieving pupils studying all three sciences as separate GCSEs, which is a better preparation for science A-levels.
"Science skills are important for the future of Britain, and the future of our young people, providing valuable career options.
"The government must continue to focus on the need for greater numbers of graduates and school leavers with science and maths skills." | 
