The links between disadvantage and the achievement grade in school inspection
Recent Ofsted analysis showed that achievement grades in inspection were related to the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. We dig into this a bit more.
Halving the disadvantage gap
Quantifying the level of challenge in the Government's twin ambitions of raising Key Stage 4 attainment overall and halving the disadvantage gap
Key Stage 2 attainment, lifetime absence and context
We look at the relationship between Key Stage 2 attainment and absence over (almost) the whole of primary school but also show the importance of considering context when interpreting attainment data alongside absence data.
Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance
The findings from new research suggest that there are strong teacher effects on attainment in maths and reading at primary, but not necessarily on attendance.
Intersectionality and modern foreign languages at Key Stage 5
We look at the numbers of students studying modern foreign languages at A-Level by gender, ethnicity and disadvantage.
When is it too late? What exclusions tell us about classroom disruption
A summary of some new research examining how the timing of excluding disruptive pupils affects the outcomes of peers at the same school.
What genetics can (and can’t) tell us about educational inequality
Recent research allows us to ask new questions about how children differ in their educational development and what this does – and does not - mean for schools.
The state of play for MATs in 2026
According to the schools white paper, all schools will eventually be part of a trust. We look at the current situation.
The transition from primary to secondary for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
We look at how identification of SEN changes from Year 6 to Year 7, and the types of school that pupils move into.