A quick overview of FFT estimates for primary schools
We discuss where primary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
We discuss where primary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
Progress 8 scores are positively correlated with the average number of entries in GCSEs and other approved qualifications. We dig into the relationship in more detail.
We have updated our Schools Like Yours tool with the most recent published datasets, including Key Stage 4 data for 2022
In the first part of a two-part post, we look at what the latest Key Stage 4 data tells us about schools.
Progress 8 might not reveal much about the effectiveness of schools but it has reduced the incentive for schools to focus their efforts on pupils at the borderline of grade C/D (4/3 nowadays)
As more schools than ever are encouraged to academise, we look at how this might affect faith schools
This year, Attainment 8 will (once again) be calculated differently to previous years. We look at this impact this might have.
By 2030, most MATs will be expected to run at least 10 schools, or at least be working towards it. But how large are MATs at the moment - and are they already getting bigger?
We take a look at schools' inspection histories since 2005.