What’s behind the increasing attainment gap between independent and state schools?
A higher percentage of GCSE entries were awarded grade 7 or above this year, particularly in independent schools. We look at why this might have happened.
How will 2021 GCSE results compare to previous years?
We expect some slight increase in GCSE results compared to last year in most subjects
How much Pupil Premium funding have schools missed out on?
See how much funding schools have missed out on as a result of changes to the way pupil premium funding has been allocated this year.
The overlap between social care, special educational needs and alternative provision: Part two
The majority of pupils in AP have been identified as having SEN and / or been referred to social services during their school career
The overlap between social care, special educational needs and alternative provision: Part one
How many pupils have been referred to social services, identified as having SEN and / or attended alternative provision?
Benchmarking GCSE results using historical data
Some thoughts about benchmarking 2021 teacher assessed grades against historical GCSE results
Do primary schools close the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils?
The gap doesn't appear to change much although it is inconclusive based on this evidence whether it widens slightly or narrows slightly.
Report – All models are wrong, some of these might be useful
Options for adjusting school value-added indicators for context