How attainment gaps in literacy change over time
We examine how attainment gaps between different groups of pupils defined by disadvantage, gender and term of birth change from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4.
How far do pupils travel to alternative provision (and does this affect their attendance)?
We find that absence in AP schools doesn't appear to be associated with how far away pupils live. We also find that subsidiary-registered pupils tend to be absent less often at AP schools than their other schools.
How did Ofsted grades for overall effectiveness relate to the four sub-judgments?
With grades for overall effectiveness no longer being published following inspection, we look into whether grades for sub-judgments differed from the overall grade.
What became of the “failing” schools of the early 2000s?
We take a trip back in time to catch up with secondary schools that were persistently low attaining at the turn of the century, under the previous Labour government
The rise and rise of Education, Health and Care Plans
The rate at which pupils are obtaining EHC plans has been growing at a faster rate in recent years, particularly among older (secondary-age) pupils
Caution when interpreting value added scores in languages at Key Stage 4
We recommend some changes to the languages value added measure published in secondary school performance tables to reflect the languages entered by pupils
Why are alternative provision schools so full? An update
According to official statistics, there are fewer pupils in AP schools than pre-pandemic. Yet reports in the media suggests they are struggling to meet demand. We look into this in more detail.
How many pupils leave schools between Year 7 and Year 11?
Rates of pupil mobility between Year 7 and Year 11 have been largely stable over the last few years. Vulnerable pupils remain the most likely to experience a change of school.
How many pupils are educated off-site? An update
We estimate that an average of 21,000 pupils of compulsory school age are educated off-site each day