How grading severity varies by pupil characteristics
We examine how differences in grading between different subjects varies by three key pupil characteristics, gender, disadvantage and prior attainment
We examine how differences in grading between different subjects varies by three key pupil characteristics, gender, disadvantage and prior attainment
Labour have announced plans to include a "slot" for a creative or vocational subject in Progress 8. We investigate the possible impact.
Ahead of publication of exclusions data for 2021/22, we examine some lesser known features of the relationship between SEN and permanent exclusion
Absence rates remain above pre-pandemic rates. With that in mind, should the persistent absence measure now be redefined?
We present some initial findings from the 2023 Year 1 Phonics Early Results Service
There has been a small decrease in the proportion of young people entered for one or more qualifications in creative subjects since Progress 8 was introduced in 2016. But is Progress 8 to blame?
We present some initial findings from the 2023 Key Stage 1 Early Results Service
Relatively few pupils with EHC plans attend their nearest mainstream secondary school. We examine how this varies across different types of school.
We revisit a previous blog looking at points awarded in different subjects relative to English and maths. We find little change compared to pre-pandemic times.