Absence in primary schools so far this year
Absence in primary schools in the first half-term of this year was better than last year, but is still worse than pre-pandemic. A reduction in COVID infections is needed to avoid disruption this half-term.
What does secondary school absence look like this year?
Regional absences have become much more even, but large differences between Year groups persist. The latest insights from Aspire Attendance Tracker
What impact will Ofqual’s chosen grading system in 2022 have?
Ofqual have decided on a stepped return to pre-pandemic grade distributions. We take a look at what that might mean in practice.
Key Stage 4 Results 2021: Looking behind the averages
Key Stage 4 results increased in 2020 and again in 2021. But was this true for all schools?
GCSE Results 2021: Has this year’s grading system impacted some more than others?
We bring you the highlights of Ofqual's report into the equalities impact of this year's GCSE grading system.
A-level results 2021: Ofqual’s equalities analysis
We bring you the highlights of Ofqual's report into the equalities impact of this year's A-level grading system.
Secondary school absences rise to highest levels this year with the North and Midlands hardest hit
Absences last week exceeded the previous high seen in the run-up to Christmas. The North East remains worst affected.