Faith schools and academisation
As more schools than ever are encouraged to academise, we look at how this might affect faith schools
Why were GCSE grades in independent schools so high during the pandemic?
The attainment gap between independent and state schools has widened more than ever since the start of the pandemic.
The size of multi-academy trusts
By 2030, most MATs will be expected to run at least 10 schools, or at least be working towards it. But how large are MATs at the moment - and are they already getting bigger?
Do disadvantaged students choose different subjects from their peers at Key Stage 5?
We look at the routes that disadvantaged students take at Key Stage 5 and the individual subjects that they choose
How does A-Level subject choice vary around the country?
A question of geography, not demography
Which BTEC subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance in BTECs between 2016 and 2020.
Why aren’t students choosing to study English and the arts at A-Level?: Part two
The second post in this series examining the fall in entries to A-Levels in English and the arts. This post focuses on the arts.
Why aren’t students choosing to study English and the arts at A-Level?: Part one
Part one of two posts examining the fall in entries to A-Levels in English and the arts. This post focuses on English.
Which A-Level subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance over the last five years.