How much does prior attainment in English and maths vary by Key Stage 5 subject choice?
We investigate the Key Stage 5 subject choices associated with the highest - and the lowest - prior attainment.
Special schools and academisation
We explore the data on special schools, academisation and MATs.
The rise of STEAM
How many students choose to study both arts and STEM subjects at Key Stage 5?
Why don’t more pupils study modern foreign languages at GCSE?
We look at how entry numbers for GCSEs in modern foreign languages have changed over the last few years
Which A-Level subjects are the most popular?
We look at long term trends in A-Level entry numbers over the last twenty years.
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