Narrowing the curriculum: How widespread are mass entry policies?
A look at whether large-scale use of applied ICT and sports science qualifications, among others, is common
It’s grim up north (yet again)
Are schools in the north and the Midlands failing their pupils as is claimed?
Are we looking in the wrong place to improve attainment?
Why policies aimed at select schools might not be the best way to close attainment gaps
The equivalence of A-Levels and reformed BTECs
What does equivalence look like following changes to vocational qualifications?
Managed moves vs permanent exclusions: Do outcomes differ?
Outcomes for pupils who experience either are poor – but there do appear to be some differences between the two types of move
Primary school league tables 2019: Are there some schools where boys are making better progress in reading than girls?
Yes - though there are fewer than 300 schools where this seems to be the case consistently.
The effect of GCSE reforms: How have they affected long-term disadvantaged pupils?
The attainment gap has widened slightly.
Contextualised attainment at Key Stage 2
Including details of a new report available in FFT Aspire
Do proposed adjustments to grading in GCSE languages go far enough?
Our take on Ofqual’s plan to adjust grading standards in French and German